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Pen sleeve

A slim sleeve for one or two pens. A scrap-leather quickie that makes a great gift — especially with stamped initials.

Difficulty: ●○○ beginner-friendlyWorking time: 1–1.5 h1.2–1.6 mm scraps

Pattern preview

2 pieces · 129 cm² · 214 stitching holes
Front42 × 150 mmBack (with lip)42 × 158 mm
Finished size: 4.2 × 15.0 cm (~2.8 cm inner width)

Materials & cost

Leather

129 cm²
pieces area
154 cm²
with cutting allowance (+20%)
1 × A5
Cheapest option: 16 zł · 41% utilization
1.2–1.6 mm scraps · based on craft-point.com prices
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Skóra Crazy Horse - Camel - 1.5-1.8mm
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Skóra Crazy Horse - Clared red - 1.5-1.8mm
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Skóra Crazy Horse - Grey - 1.5-1.8mm
cheapest option: 16 zł
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Skóra Crazy Horse - Lime - 1.5-1.8mm
cheapest option: 16 zł
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Skóra Crazy Horse - Petrol - 1.5-1.8mm
cheapest option: 16 zł
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Thread

seam length: 0.3 m · thread needed (saddle stitch): ~1.8 m → 1 20 m spool(s)

Nici Slam - Avana - 20m
from 7 zł
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Nici Slam - Beżowy/Beige - 20m
from 7 zł
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Nici Slam - Biały/Bianco - 20m
from 7 zł
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Nici Slam - Blue Sport - 20m
from 7 zł
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Wybijaki do otworów pod szew 3mm - zestaw 4 sztuk
Chisels for pitch: 3.0 mm (diamond)
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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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Mata samogojąca dwustronna A3 CraftPoint
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 CraftPoint
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
Pen sleeve — Cognac
Cognac

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