Notebook Covers
Small Leather Notebook Cover – Decorative Stitch (Notebook Included)
Hand saddle-stitched Full-grain leather Made in USA
My pocket notebook cover with a little more going on inside. These have interior panels and an extra line of decorative hand stitching, often in a contrasting leather or thread, so every time you open it there's something to look at.
A notebook comes inside, and it's refillable.
Details
- Notebook included, refillable
- Full-grain veg-tan leather, hand-dyed, sealed and Sno-Proofed
- Interior panels with decorative hand stitching
- Hand saddle-stitched, hand-burnished edges
- Pick your color and thread below; each style is one finished piece
Every style listed here is a single finished piece. Pick the one you like, and the photos show that exact piece.
Embracing imperfection
It's better than perfect. It's REAL. You can tell the difference between something stamped out by a machine and something made by human hands, and this piece was made by hand from the first cut to the last stitch.
- The stitching: every stitch is pulled tight by hand, so you'll see a slight rhythm and variation that a sewing machine can't fake.
- The surface: natural grain, small scars and shifts in color are part of the hide and stay that way. No two panels look the same.
- The edges and finish: trimmed, sealed and finished by hand, with the small variations that come with it.
These details are the fingerprint of the bench this piece was made on. Nobody else will ever own one exactly like yours, and the scuffs, creases and patina you add over the years will only make it more yours.
Custom orders
Want one made for you? I take custom orders on every piece, in a different leather, color, thread or size. Custom work costs about the same as the ready-to-ship version; it just takes longer, usually 2–4 weeks. Premium and exotic leathers cost more, and I quote those individually. Email hello@vanzantleathercraft.com to start yours. Custom orders are final sale.
Materials & construction
Full-grain leather: veg-tan, chrome-tan or oil-tan pull-up, from US cowhide. Bags are cut from 4-6 oz leather, wallets from 2-4 oz. Every seam is hand saddle-stitched with Ritza Tiger thread, so if one stitch ever breaks the thread can't unravel the way a machine lockstitch does. Hardware is solid brass, stainless, copper rivets or nickel, with YKK zippers. Edges are burnished or painted, and veg-tan is hand-dyed and finished with a snow-proof mink oil paste.
Care
Chrome-tan needs very little conditioning thanks to its natural oils; use a water-based leather cream about once a year. Veg-tan should be conditioned at least twice a year with a trusted product. Clean sparingly with saddle soap.
Shipping
Ships within 1–3 business days from Post Falls, Idaho. Custom orders ship in 2–4 weeks. US shipping only: free on orders $150+ (every backpack ships free), $8 flat under $150. Ready-to-ship items can be returned unused within 7 days of delivery (buyer pays return shipping). Custom and personalized items are final sale.