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A5 notebook sleeve

A slip sleeve for an A5 notebook — the alternative to a cover when your notebook is already hardbound and just needs bag protection.

Difficulty: ●○○ beginner-friendlyWorking time: 1.5–3 h1.6–2.0 mm

Pattern preview

2 pieces · 766 cm² · 344 stitching holes
Front168 × 222 mmBack (with lip)168 × 236 mm
Finished size: 16.8 × 22.2 cm (~15.4 cm inner width)

Materials & cost

Leather

766 cm²
pieces area
919 cm²
with cutting allowance (+20%)
2 × A4
Cheapest option: 62 zł · 61% utilization
1.6–2.0 mm · based on craft-point.com prices
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Thread

seam length: 0.6 m · thread needed (saddle stitch): ~3 m → 1 20 m spool(s)

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Wybijaki francuskie pod szew - 3.38mm - zestaw 3 sztuk
Chisels for pitch: 3.38 mm (French)
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Igły do szycia skóry John James Rozmiar 004
Stitching needles
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Tools

Nóż do skóry z ostrzem łamanym 18mm
Leather cutting knife
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Self-healing cutting mat
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Linijka do cięcia z antypoślizgową wkładką 20cm/30cm
Cutting ruler
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Szydło kaletnicze 12 cm
Stitching awl
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Igły pozycjonujące 13mm/19mm
Positioning needles · optional
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Edge beveler #1 #2 #3
Edge beveler · optional
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Tokonole 120 ml
Tokonole (edge burnishing) · optional
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Wood slicker · optional
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Łopatki do nakładania kleju
Glue spatulas · optional
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Assembly overview

  1. 1Burnish the top edges of both pieces before stitching.
  2. 2Glue front to back along the U seam (bottom edges flush).
  3. 3Punch through both layers at once and saddle stitch.
  4. 4Bevel and burnish the outer edges.

What it can look like

AI visualizations — indicative; results depend on leather and finish
A5 notebook sleeve — Cognac
Cognac

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