Free Leather Pocket Notebook Cover PDF Pattern (Field Notes Size)

Download this free leather pocket notebook cover pattern, designed to fit Field Notes–size notebooks (3.5″ × 5.5″) and similar pocket journals such as Moleskine. The printable PDF pattern is beginner-friendly and perfect for quick everyday carry (EDC) leather projects.

The design features a main sleeve for your notebook plus two front pockets — one sized for a pen and the other for cards or general carry. Use it to hold cards, pocket knives, receipts, or other small essentials while keeping your notebook protected and organized.

Finished Cover Examples

Template Options

⚡ Laser-Ready SVG Files

The laser-ready SVG files are for makers who don’t want to trace anything. Perfectly scaled, clean cut paths, no setup guesswork. Drop them straight into LightBurn, Cricut Design Space, xTool Studio, or your preferred cutting software and go. If you’re customizing the design or adding engraving, these are the files you want.

Get The Laser SVG Files – $5

🧩 Acrylic Template Set

Paper patterns work fine for a single build. If you’re making multiples — for markets, commissions, or just because you like the project — the acrylic template set is worth it. Precision-cut and built to last, the templates speed up layout and cutting while keeping every piece consistent. They won’t stretch, tear, or wear out, no matter how many times you reach for them.

Get The Acrylic Template Set – $24

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Usage Note: You are free to use this design to create and even sell the end product. However, you cannot redistribute this template in any form.

Project Instructions

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Video Instructions

Project Inventory

• xTool P2 Laser Cutter
• C.S. Osborne Scratch Awl
• #2 Edge Beveler
• Fiebings Pro Dye (Black)
• Tokonole Burnishing Compound
• Wood Slicker
• Water Based Leather Glue
• 36″ x 24″ Self Healing Cutting Mat
• .8mm Flat braid Polyester Thread
• Stitching Pony
• Leather Maul
• Granite Slab
• Thread Zapper
• Bone Folder

Leather Selection

In this video we used Olive Pueblo leather in thickness 3.5-4oz (1.2mm – 1.4mm). For this project I recommend no more than 4oz leather thickness.

Guidelines of Template Usage

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However, you are free to do whatever you want with the end product you create using the template.