Leather patterns with card slots
Here you’ll find leather patterns with card slots — everything you need to make one by hand. This collection has 5 patterns from 5 makers: 2 are free to download and 2 come with a video tutorial. By difficulty: 3 medium and 2 hard; 4 print on A4 paper at home.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download these patterns for free?
2 of 5 are free to download right from the pattern page. The other 3 are on the makers’ sites: we don’t host them and link to the maker instead — free or to their shop.
Which pattern should a beginner start with?
There are no easy patterns here; the most approachable are medium: Torlan Portmonee, Landa Wallet and Fancy Style Bifold. All easy patterns in the catalog are in Easy leather patterns for beginners.
Are there video tutorials?
Yes, 2 of 5 come with the maker’s video tutorial, which you can watch right on the pattern page. For example: Torlan Portmonee and Landa Wallet.
How do I print a pattern at actual size?
Paper sizes: A4 — 4, Letter — 2, A0 — 1. Print at 100% scale (“Actual size”) with “Fit to page” turned off, and check the test square or a piece dimension with a ruler before cutting.
What leather should I use?
These are usually made from firm veg-tan or combination-tanned leather 0.8–1.4 mm (2–3.5 oz) thick: it holds its shape and takes a clean burnished edge. Makers often give the exact thickness — check the description and notes on the pattern page.
What language are the instructions in?
Instruction languages: English — 5. Even without the language you can follow the drawings and video tutorial, and titles and descriptions on the site are translated into English, Russian and Spanish.