Leather Passport Cover – Free PDF Pattern

This leather passport cover pattern is a simple, classic design intended to hold a standard passport with a slim, minimal profile. The free PDF template includes a full build-along video demonstrating the construction process from start to finish.

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Video Instructions

Need help with stitching? Check out our saddle stitch tutorial.

Inventory of Tools used in this tutorial:

• • Thoroughbred Leather Sunset Oil Tan (4 oz)
  • 110-Lb Card Stock Paper
  • No.2 X-ACTO Knife
  • Wing Divider
  • C.S. Osborne Scratch Awl
  • Tandy Pro-Line Diamond Stitching Chisels – 3mm / 4 Prong
  • Tandy Pro-Line Diamond Stitching Chisels – 3mm / 2 Prong
  • Tandy Stitching Needles

• Tandy Eco-Flo Edge Paint – Dark Brown
• Craftool Pro Edge Dye Roller Pen
• 15″ Cork Back Metal Ruler
• Maine Thread Chestnut Waxed Polycord (.40)
• Rubber Cement
• Various Grit Sandpaper (120 grit and 240 grit)
• Rubber Mallet
• Block of Beeswax
• Cup of water

Leather Selection Suggestions

We recommend a 3/4oz (1.2mm – 1.4mm) thich vegetable tanned or chrome tanned leather with a medium to medium-firm temper.