Making a Leather Moleskine Brogue Journal Cover

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In this video I am making a leather Moleskine journal or notebook cover. If you wish to make this style of cover yourself build along pattern #3 is available from my shop here and includes a full length tutorial video:
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This video was made along with Metropolitan leather who asked me to help them celebrate their centenary year (1919-2019) by making something from a piece of their leather. The leather used in the video is their Lamport leather in the mid tan colour. All leathers are available here:
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[@jfarill834]

Ian, Greetings from the United States. I hope you and your family are safe and well during this world health crisis. I have been following you for several years now. You are the standard by which I judge my products and creations. One of my dreams is to fly to the UK and hopefully sit down with you over dinner and discuss leather work for an hour or so. We would love to host you here in the United States. Take care. Be safe and well.

[@Leodis.Leather]

Hi everyone, here's a video which I've done in conjunction with Metropolitan leather to celebrate their centenary year. All the details are in the video description as well how to buy the pattern if you'd like to make this yourself (the pattern includes a full length tutorial video)

[@Chris-Alia]

Aw, I miss the uncut build alongs. Thanks though!

[@Leodis.Leather]

If you buy the pattern there is a long video to go with it as with all the build alongs, this isn’t a tutorial

[@Chris-Alia]

@@Leodis.Leather Ok great, thanks, that's exactly what I hope for. I definitely want to get this one

[@Il_Bruno]

What kind of thread are you using? Thanks, beautiful job as usual!

[@lexboegen]

I like the way you used the drafting triangle to line up the centerline of the strap when gluing it down. That was very clever (and effective). I hope that I remember that technique the next time I have some odd-shaped piece like that.

[@FergsFunSpot]

Well done. Miss these types of videos from you.

[@domicceareal5234]

Love that design: simple, yet elegant. Refined, yet classical. Love the brogueging. Great work!

[@AdamsLeatherWorks]

That looks great Ian. Love the slot for the elastic band.

[@davidharderlifecoify]

Thanks so much for the excellent tutorial. I am self taught and it was affirming for me to see you at work and do the things I do. The difference is that you are better at than me

[@justanothajoe]

I don't do much leather working in the way you do. I make knives and your work has always been an inspiration to me for finding something different!~

[@scottmclean4237]

Simply beautiful

[@jolesendk83]

Lovely vid, thank you. Your videos inspired me to get into leatherwork, 5 years ago. Today i have a little leather shop, and almost everyday I go there for some hours and make leather work. Many thanks for all your videos and good work. kind regards Jimmi

[@ConorMakes]

Nice video to watch with first class craftsmanship, thank you

[@Josh_Luijsterburg]

Hi Ian. Looks neat. Great technique. Once I cutted the slot for the elastic band after I had stitched it. And Yes I cutted through the front cover as well. Its all about preparation as you showed. Great work mate and its good to have you around again. 👍👍👍👍

[@curtishamlin7236]

Beautiful work, so good to see you posting again. Your work inspired me to begin my first project 4 weeks ago.

[@herbertrockey3099]

Thanks Ian. Love your vids.

[@paulj3653]

Really great work as usual Ian. You are an inspiration to us all!

[@skylineleathercompany]

I aways learn something from watching this channel. Thank you Ian. Andrew in Omaha, NE U.S.A.

[@herbertrockey3099]

Ian, got the burnisher from Pro Edge. Fantastic burnisher! Thanks, Herb

[@yitcon2704]

Another great build! Looks awesome!

[@m.andrews7390]

Very nice!!

[@stewartcarter5861]

The Lamport is a lovely leather, I’ve recently bought some from them myself.

[@wizgha1987]

That seems to be a very clean shoulder, free of natural crease marks

[@chiraz111]

Awesome pattern Ian! And that leather looks really nice to work with too!

[@samstirling4279]

Ian, that’s really beautiful, thanks for sharing 😁

[@michaeljames5444]

Love this pattern...great work.

[@jphphotography2010]

What is that circle template you use for cutting around corners? I've watched your toolset videos but I didn't see it in there, seems like a very handy tool instead of always fishing through change and washers for the correct radius.

[@JimRodgers]

The circle tool by Windfire Designs is really nice. I've got one and I use it all the time for leather work. Great video and really impressed with your final results.

[@andypandy6830]

Ooh i really like the broguing(not sure how to spell that) pattern Stunning craftsmanship as always Ian,, a I find Metropolitan leather to be a great company,.always beautiful leather and good prices too. Great job Ian, i hope you are keeping well.

[@IMOO1896]

Lovely!

[@valtcustom3602]

I really hate seeing your stitching segments. I'm still trying to get those sort of results after quite a few attempts. I suspect most people don't realize the skill and patience it takes make that happen. It's not just the skill in the running of the needles, it is the precision of the punching that brings that about. As always--well done. It's wonderful to see you again. You were missed. Relax and Stitch On.

[@louisclarkeii]

Nicely done! (nice CR)

[@herbertrockey3099]

Hi Ian, could I ask where you got the wooden slicker for your edge burnishing? I'm trying to get away from the constant taper on the end, so thinking about turning my own. It's hard to grip with the constant taper. Thanks, Herb

[@Leodis.Leather]

The Cocobolo one is from pro edge burnishers

[@DLSWV]

👍😉. Nice. You’d is do quality workmanship.

[@conorlong6243]

with your insight i wanted to know what your thoughts are on weightlifting belts and the making of them leather type and such

[@pedropinto4135]

welcome back...

[@leilacarlyle9489]

Beautiful, beautiful work as always. Your name keeps popping up on other leatherworkers' sites - with good reason. Ian, it's nice that you cut a slit for the elastic to go through, but I'm not sure it's needed once the notebook has its own cover. Moleskines have a separate bookmark anyway and I've found that, if anything, the elastic just makes it harder to write on the right hand page. Or is there some other reason for it?

[@Leodis.Leather]

this pattern is for sale so it's up to people purchasing it whether they want to put the slit in for the elastic or not. If I make things for sale on my shop rather than specific orders then I'll usually put it in because it can't then be done after construction.

[@josuelservin2409]

Thanks for another great video. Can you please tell me the name of the tool you used to scratch the leather before gluing?

[@Obsidian1022]

Love your videos, but seeing that sebenza was...oh baby!

[@Cosmicjello]

Love the content but especially loved the Box Elder Burl Sebenza cameo.

[@brian2007tube]

Great video, as ever. One question... you heated the dividers before marking the stitching line. Never seen that done before, what was the reason?

[@Leodis.Leather]

if you're just stitching they make a good enough mark however as this mark is continued around the whole perimeter including the bit between the stitching it makes a stronger impression when heated

[@brian2007tube]

Ian Atkinson yes good idea thanks

[@dougdavis8367]

Hello, Glad to see you back. Would you be so kind as to say what leather you got, looked on there site and not sure which one it is Thank you

[@Leodis.Leather]

please see video description for details

[@Teyla91]

Nice video Ian! It's really good to see a nice project video like this. I enjoy watching these type of videos! I'm curious, maybe you can tell me.. That tool you use to melt your thread, I've seen those before but I have no idea what they are (I don't know what to Google for)? I use a lighter for lack of something better but I'd love to use a tool like that. Cheers!

[@Leodis.Leather]

it's a thread zap please see ianatkinson.net/leather/toolset.htm

[@Teyla91]

@@Leodis.Leather Sorry, I was not aware of that list on your website :). Thanks for your reply. I never would've thought to name it a zapper ;). Now I can search for one!

[@lez7767]

Ian, you are one skilled craftsman. That is a superb cover very smart,,, if anyone was to supply the dimensions of their journal, better still send you a new blank one, would you be willing to make a cover for that? Granted this is bespoke work and would have to be costed up accordingly, worth it though. I made a cover for my A5 size Enigma journal which is double the thickness of a Breeze journal... it was to look old, antique, and very rustic and the result in a word was...crap! 🤭. 🥴. but its better than the flimsy cardboard cover... it’s really pleasing to have you back with us Ian, and I’m sure we all hope you will post your projects / commission work for us to watch Best wishes maestro... LeZc @@ Etsy shop for orders mate???

[@Leodis.Leather]

Hi Lez, it would depend on the suitability of the notebook but yes it's possible. The advantage to sticking to well known ones like the Moleskines is it's easy to get refills though. These can be ordered on Etsy yes.

[@user-zd3pn6yt1s]

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