A5 Leather Notebook Cover Pattern (Free PDF Template)

Download a free A5 leather notebook cover pattern designed for a clean, functional journal build. This A5 notebook case features a snap-closure flap, interior notebook pocket, and an integrated pen loop—making it ideal for everyday carry journals, travel notebooks, and minimalist leather planners. The printable PDF template is sized for standard A5 notebooks and works well for hand stitching or machine stitching.

Finished A5 Cover Examples

Template Options

This notebook case is designed to fit standard size A5 notebooks. There is a little bit of room for wider or thinner A5 but the standard height needs to be the same. If you are using the PDF template set please note that it is designed for PRINT ONLY. You will not be able to edit the files. If you would like to have the unlocked version of the PDFs as well as the laser source files please purchase from the SOURCE FILES link. It also comes with a print ready PDF. Both of these digital options come with stitching holes marked if you choose to use them.

• Source / “Laser Ready” Files – Leather A5 Notebook Case (source)
• Acrylic Template – Leather A5 Notebook Case (acrylic)

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

Video Instructions

Before You Start

Since the main body panel is much larger than a standard sheet of paper you will need to combine the first 3 pages into the finished pattern. You will do this by cutting along the dashed lines and aligning the scissors icons with the corresponding number. You can see an example of this in the photo below.

Inventory of Tools

• No.2 X-ACTO Knife
• Wood Slicker
• Aquilim 315 Cement
• Glue Pot
• Plastic Spreaders
• Thread Nippers
• Bick 4 Leather Conditioner
• Japanese Skiving Knife
• Hollow Hole Punch Set
• Bone Folder
• Dummy Credit Cards
• Wing Divider
• C.S. Osborne Scratch Awl
• Crimson 3.85mm Irons
• John James Stitching Needles – 002
• Generic Sandpaper – 320 Grit
• Lin Cable (532 – Brown)
• Tokonole Burnishing Gum
• Seiwa Edge Beveler (#1)
• Barry King Maul (24 oz)
• Punching Slab
• Glass Slicker
• Snap Fasteners
• Hand Press
• A5 Notebook
• Field Notes Notebook
• Brass Pen

Leather Selection

In this video we used 2 different leathers. The exterior is Valdibrana Concerie, Tarano (classic brown in 4.5 – 5oz). The interior is Valdibrana Concerie, Tarano (medium brown in 3.5 – 4oz). We suggest up to 5oz range for the exterior if you go lighter on the interior. Otherwise 3.5oz – 4oz range for all pieces is a good universal weight.

Guidelines of Template Usage

We put a lot of time and effort into producing these templates, videos, and blog posts. Please do not distribute the template you have purchased from Makesupply. It’s not cool and hurts our feelings (CRY EMOJI). However, you are free to do whatever you want with the end product you create using the template design. Even sell them on Etsy!