[Free Pattern] Bookmark made from leather scraps
This is
Pelle piccola, a leather goods pattern brand for making small leather items from small pieces of leather.
This time, I will introduce a
free pattern for a 'bookmark' that you can make from leather scraps.
It is a very simple item, so it is easy to make even for those who are new to leather crafting. It is perfect for crafts with children, and can also be used as a gift for those who love reading.
■ About this bookmark
This bookmark features:
Can be made from leather scraps
Requires little sewing and can be completed in a short time
You can enjoy matching thread colors
A simple design that looks great with any color of leather
are its characteristics.
This is a type of bookmark that clips onto the corner of a book or notebook. It is also recommended for those who are touching leather goods for the first time.
■ Click here for the free pattern (PDF)
You can download the PDF for the pattern and instructions here.
👉 [Free] Bookmark made from scraps - Instructions and Pattern.pdf
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eKPc_3V5t9e7PRNQT3QNfxrB27gZNmiP/view?usp=sharing
*Please print the PDF at A4 size and 100% (actual size).
■ Necessary materials and tools
The only materials you need are the scrap leather and thread you have on hand. The tools are also minimal, so you can even get them at a 100-yen shop.
Leather (approx. 1.0–1.2mm)
Thread
Pattern
Cutter or leather knife
Awl
Diamond chisel (2-prong, 4-prong)
Needle
Adhesive
Cutting mat
Rubber mallet
Tokonole (optional)
These tools are easy for beginners to acquire.
Since the sewing distance is short,
if you don't have a diamond chisel, you can also use an awl or a piercer to make the sewing holes.
For tools that can be purchased at 100-yen shops,
please also refer to the article below.
[Basic tools to prepare before starting leathercraft]
■ Workflow
The bookmark making process is broadly divided into:
Making the pattern
Tracing onto leather
Finishing the flesh side, etc.
Gluing together
Sewing
Burnishing the edges to finish
It is completed through this simple process.
Although it is simple, it contains all the basics of leathercraft, such as
“preparing the leather → sewing → finishing,”
so it is also an excellent item for a little practice.
■ Other ways to enjoy it
Just changing the color of the thread can completely change the impression.
Natural × white thread → Simple and warm atmosphere
Black leather × red thread → A sharp accent
Brown × matching thread → A calm, sophisticated bookmark
If you take a picture with a book and post it on social media,
it will look very photogenic.
■ Also recommended for stepping up
Once you have made a bookmark,
why not try making a pouch or card case with a small piece of leather next?
At Pelle piccola, we sell
patterns with instructions on how to make them.
Everything can be made with A4 or A5 size leather,
so even beginners can easily get started.
👉 Click here for the list of patterns
■ Finally
Pelle piccola is a pattern brand for
“leather accessories made from small pieces of leather.”
We aim to create patterns that are as easy to understand and make as possible,
so that even beginners can enjoy the time spent making them.
Please enjoy your “time spent making.”