The Alchemist

The Alchemist pattern is a PDF downloadable leather crafting template to create a notebook cover that provides the possibility to use a couple of different inserts to transform its functionality. Without those inserts, the journal cover has the capacity to fit one Field Notes 5.5 by 3.5 inches notebook (or a passport) + a drawing/writing device, 1-2 bank cards, an additional bank card/ID or business card behind the notebook and one compartment for folded cash or paper notes, receipts etc. This is the Alchemist basic version.

The Cards Insert upgrades one of the card slots to four and adds an additional cash/receipts compartment. This variation focuses on customers that prefer to carry their notebook in their everyday wallet but require more than the usual two card pockets available in such covers. It can also be a travel wallet if one swaps the notebook with a passport.

The Pens Insert addresses the needs of customers that use their Field Notes notebooks to draw and doodle and journal beyond just writing and who want to carry more than just one pen. In this variation four drawing/writing devices can be carried along with the notebook. As a maker you can offer The Alchemist notebook cover to your customers in just its basic version or in a combination with one or both of the inserts depending on their individual needs.

Since The Cards Insert pattern is just one step away from being a wallet on its own, I have also included a bonus wallet pattern on the last page of the leather pdf pattern - The Alembic Wallet.

Happy crafting,

Deyan

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THE ALCHEMIST

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Dimensions: 15.4/10.5cm (~6/4 inches)

Skill level: Advanced

Capacity: see the start of this items description for details

Required Leather:

1.6-1.8mm thickness (4-4.5 oz), for the exterior and closure strap and loop

1-1.2mm thickness (2.5-3oz), for the interior, medium to stiff temper

Pattern specific tools/materials: 1mm and 3mm hole punches. Some skiving is required as part of the build.

> Always print at 100% scale for the pattern to work correctly. Measure and cut on the outside edge of the lines.

> Note: stitching holes in the pattern are spaced at 3.85mm, however illustrative in nature. You can use other spacing based on your pricking irons or stitching chisels, or aesthetic preferences.

Get crimsonhides 3.85mm irons on this link:

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USES
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> If you are a 1-person small leather crafting business you can sell as many products as you want that you made using this pattern, otherwise please consider the pattern for personal use only.
> Selling or distributing this pattern via any means for commercial or non-commercial purposes and creating cut dies (clicker dies) using the pattern is forbidden. Laser cutting or editing the pattern is not possible.
> Non-handmade production via any means is not allowed.
> If you have any questions regarding the pattern or the build, feel free to reach out to Deyan at DS Leather Goods via www.instagram.com/dsleathergoods
> If you post The Alchemist Notebook Cover you have created on social media, please always credit DS Leather Goods Instagram account www.instagram.com/dsleathergoods

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YOU WILL RECEIVE
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An archive .zip folder containing:

1. The Alchemist Notebook Cover digital pattern in PDF format: A4 paper size

2. The Alchemist Notebook Cover digital pattern in PDF format: Letter paper size

3. Full assembly instructions written within the PDF pattern files + in-progress pictures to help you with the build

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IMPORTANT
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This product is a digital PDF pattern designed by DS Leather Goods and not a physical item. Since this is a digital download product, returns, refunds and exchanges are not accepted. PDF files are intended for printing and cannot be opened in PDF editing software. Laser cutting is not possible.