Measure Thrice Press
Tools & Templates
Everything you need to make professional leather notebook covers. Free cutting optimiser, print-at-home templates, and curated supplies from trusted suppliers.
Cutting Optimiser
Calculate the most efficient layout for cutting notebook covers from your leather. Free to use — no account needed.
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About this tool
The Leather Cutting Optimiser helps you plan the most efficient layout when cutting multiple notebook covers from a single piece of leather. It calculates optimal positioning, shows you exactly where each cover fits, and tells you how much waste to expect.
Enter your leather dimensions (or choose a preset like A3 or A4), select the notebook sizes you want to cut, and the tool shows a visual layout with dimension labels, cost per cover, and suggestions for using any dead space.
Works with all 9 notebook sizes supported by the Measure Thrice Press system — from compact Passport covers to large B5 JIS. Accounts for grain direction and spine alignment.
Starter Templates
Three cutting templates included free with the guide. Print at 100% scale and cut with precision.
Passport
226 × 130mm · A4 landscape
✓ Available
TN Regular
268 × 216mm · A4 landscape
Coming soon
A5 Cover
344 × 216mm · A4 landscape
Coming soon
Included free with every guide purchase. Get the guide →
Template Packs
Expand your template collection. Each pack includes detailed cutting templates with fold lines, hole positions, and dimension labels — the same professional standard as the starter set.
Pocket Collection
Field Notes · A6 Cover · Personal
Field Notes — 226 × 146mm
A6 Cover — 258 × 154mm
Personal — 238 × 177mm
Desk Collection
B6 Slim · Moleskine Large · B5 JIS
B6 Slim — 288 × 177mm
Moleskine Large — 308 × 216mm
B5 JIS — 412 × 263mm
Complete Template Set
All 9 cutting templates plus any future additions. The best value for serious makers.
Hard Templates
Precision-cut templates in acrylic, wood, or steel. Cut against a permanent edge — consistent results, every time. Coming soon.
Clear Acrylic
See-through for positioning on grain. 3mm thickness.
From £12
Birch Plywood
Craftsman aesthetic with laser-engraved fold lines.
From £15
Stainless Steel
Indestructible. Doubles as a cutting straightedge.
From £25
Hard templates launch July 2026. Learn more →
Recommended Supplies
Trusted tools and materials we use and recommend. Quality matters in leatherwork — these are the products that deliver consistent results.
Leather
Vegetable Tanned Leather Panel
Full grain veg-tan panels, ideal for notebook covers. Look for 1.2–1.6mm thickness.
£12–£30
Identity Leathercraft
UK-based leather supplier. Excellent veg-tan panels and sides.
Metropolitan Leather
Quality leather offcuts and panels. Good value for beginners.
Tandy Leather
Wide range of leather and tools. Ships internationally.
Tools
Diamond Pricking Iron (4mm spacing)
For consistent stitch holes. 4mm spacing suits notebook covers perfectly.
£15–£40
Waxed Linen Thread
Pre-waxed linen or polyester thread. 0.8mm for a refined stitch.
£5–£10
Olfa Rotary Cutter (45mm)
Clean, precise cuts on leather. Essential for straight edges.
£10–£18
A2 Self-Healing Cutting Mat
A2 size gives plenty of room for larger covers. Grid lines help with alignment.
£12–£20
Leather Edge Beveller (#1)
Rounds the cut edges before burnishing. Size #1 for fine work.
£5–£15
John James Harness Needles
Blunt-tip needles designed for leather saddle stitching. Size 4 or 5.
£3–£6
Rotary Leather Hole Punch
Multi-size punch for binding holes. 3mm for notebook cover elastic.
£8–£15
Stamps & Personalisation
Leather Alphabet Stamp Set (6mm)
26 letter stamps for monogramming initials on covers. Brass construction.
£18–£35
Decorative Leather Stamp Set
Borders, corners, and motifs for adding decorative detail.
£10–£30
Custom Leather Stamp (Your Design)
Upload your design for a custom brass stamp. Perfect for makers who sell their work.
£25–£60
Leather Stamping Starter Kit
Includes mallet, stamp set, and positioning tools. Everything to get started.
£25–£50
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Start your first leather notebook cover
Complete guide with 3 starter templates. From raw leather to finished cover.