Preston Portfolio Paper Pattern

NOTE: Paper Patterns are intended for experienced leathercrafters.

What's Included?

Paper Pattern

Suggested Specs

3/16" Seam Allowance

Recommended Materials

4 to 6 oz (1.6 to 2.4 oz) Semi-firm to Firm Tempered Leather (6-7 sq. ft.)
Glove Snaps (3)

Required Tools

Knife
Straight Edge
Mallet
Snap Setter Kit
Binder Clips or similar
Winged Dividers
Pricking Irons/ Stitching Chisels
Round Drive Punches
Scratch Awl
Harness Needles & Thread
Bell Skiver, Skiving Knife, or Wide Edger

Recommended Tools

Stitching Horse
Edge Finishing Materials
Preferred Adhesive

Pattern Pieces and Leather Weight

LABEL	PATTERN PIECE	PIECES REQUIRED	RECOMMENDED LEATHER WEIGHT
A	Main Body	1	4 to 6 oz (1.6 to 2.4 mm)
B	Right Side Main Pocket Body	1	2 to 4 oz (.8 to 1.6 mm)
C	Legal Pad Sleeve	1	2 to 4 oz (.8 to 1.6 mm)
D	Left Side Main Pocket Body	1	2 to 4 oz (.8 to 1.6 mm)
E	Passport Pocket Back Wall	1	2 to 3 oz (.8 to 1.2 mm)
F	Passport Pocket Front Wall	1	2 to 3 oz (.8 to 1.2 mm)
G	Credit Card Pocket Front Wall	1	2 to 3 oz (.8 to 1.2 mm)
H	Multi Pocket	1	2 to 3 oz (.8 to 1.2 mm)
I	Pocket Flap	1	4 to 6 oz (1.6 to 2.4 mm)
J	Left Side Pocket Body Tab	1	4 to 6 oz (1.6 to 2.4 mm)
K	Main Body Tab	1	4 to 6 oz (1.6 to 2.4 mm)

** Please note the type of leather and tools you use will affect the outcome. Please use your best judgment when assembling your project. We recommend outlining the order of operations, measure and count twice before making any permanent alterations to your pattern.

Project Overview and Pattern Markings

The following pieces are included in the pattern, with their dimensions:

Main Body (A): 12.5" x 20.7"
Right Side Main Pocket Body (B): 12.4" x 9.4"
Legal Pad Sleeve (C): 9.4" x 1.5"
Left Side Main Pocket Body (D): 9.4" x 11"
Passport Pocket Back Wall (E): 4.3" x 5.6"
Passport Pocket Front Wall (F): 4.3" x 2.8"
Credit Card Pocket Front Wall (G): 4.3" x 3.8"
Pocket Flap (I): 4.1" x 3.3"
Multi Pocket (H): 10.2" x 4.8"
Left Side Pocket Body Tab (J): 2.8" x 1"
Main Body Tab (K): 4.5" x 1.2"

The pattern includes various markings to guide the crafting process:

[Punch Mark] (indicated by a solid circle symbol ●): Denotes locations for punching holes.
[Cut Line] (indicated by a solid line symbol —): Denotes edges that need to be cut.
[Stitch Section] (indicated by "SS # XX"): Identifies specific areas or steps for stitching.
[Stitch Line] (indicated by dashed lines ---): Marks the path for stitching.
[Skive Line] (indicated by a dotted line): Marks areas where the leather should be thinned (skived).

Paper Pattern Care Instructions

To prolong the lifespan of the paper pattern, consider these options:

Option 1: Before cutting out pattern pieces, adhere a stiffer paper (cardstock or similar) with preferred adhesive.
Option 2: After cutting out pattern pieces, laminate individual pieces.

With proper care, these patterns can be used again and again!

Glossary

NEGATIVE SNAP: Part of the snap that the post will be inserted into.
POSITIVE SNAP: Part of the snap that has the post and will be inserted into a socket.

Assembly Instructions

Cut required pieces. Before assembly, take the necessary steps to prepare leather and edges.
Set the negative snaps on Main Body (A), Left Side Main Pocket Body (D), and Multi-Pocket (H).
Set the positive snaps on Pocket Flap (I), Left Side Pocket Body Tab (J), and Main Body Tab (K).
Layer the horizontal stitch lines of Passport Pocket Backwall (E), Passport Pocket Front Wall (F), and Credit Card Pocket Front Wall (G) and stitch to Left Side Main Pocket Body (D) "SS #1".
Stitch "SS #2".
Stitch Pocket Flap (I) onto Left Side Main Pocket Body's (D) "SS #3".
Place Multi Pocket (H) onto Left Side Main Pocket Body (D) and saddle stitch "SS #4, #5, and #6".
Attach Legal Pad Sleeve (C) to Right Side Main Pocket Body (B), stitch "SS #7" only.
Attach Main Body Tab (K) to Main Body (A), only stitch three sides of the box, leave the holes that align with the outer edge of Main Body (A) empty.
Attach Left Side Main Pocket Body (D) with Main Body (A). We suggest to use binder clips to hold placement. Snap Left Side Pocket Body Tab (J) onto Left Side Main Pocket Body (D) and align stitching holes of Left Side Pocket Body Tab (J) onto Main Body (A), hold in place with binder clips.
Attach Right Side Main Pocket Body (B) and Main Body (A) together, hold in place with binder clips.
Starting on the bottom center of Main Body (A), complete the final stitch around the entire piece.

Completed Project

The final product is a leather portfolio. Visual representations of the completed project show:

An interior view of the open portfolio, detailing the layout of the various pockets: a main compartment, a legal pad sleeve, a multi-pocket, a passport pocket, a credit card pocket, and a pocket flap secured by a snap closure.
An exterior view of the closed portfolio, featuring the flap and its snap closure.
A close-up view of the exterior, emphasizing the stitching details and the functionality of the snap closure.