The Alchemist modular notebook/passport cover

The Alchemist pattern is a PDF downloadable leather crafting template to create a notebook cover that provides the possibility to use 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.

Dimensions: 15.4/10.5cm (~6/4 inches), full leather and pattern specific tool details can be found in the Etsy description.

Happy crafting,

Deyan 🙂