How to Make a Leather Spiral Notebook Cover

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  • Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
  • In this Project Video, I show you my process for how I make a Leather Spiral Notebook Cover.
    Spiral notebooks are popular and very useful. One problem with them is that they get abused and messed up easily. Making a quality leather cover for them will help to protect the notebook as well as making them much more fun to use on a daily basis.
    If you would like a copy of the Pattern Pack for this project, you can use the links below to purchase your copy of either the Printed or Digital version of the pattern pack for this.
    This link for a PRINTED copy:
    shop.dgsaddler...
    This link for a DIGITAL copy:
    shop.dgsaddler...
    If you would like some of the snap closures that we used on this notebook, we offer them in a six pack if you don't want to cut them out yourself:
    shop.dgsaddler...
    The veg tanned leather used in this project (all of our projects actually) is Hermann Oak Leather:
    www.hermannoakl...
    The sewing machine that we stitched this project with was the Cobra Class 4 from Leather Machine Co.
    leathermachine...
    For dyes, snaps, and other various supplies... as well as Hermann Oak Leather... I recommend Maker's Leather Supply:
    makersleathers...

Комментарии • 70

  • @jefflucas2965
    @jefflucas2965 2 года назад +2

    Don you need to add a disclaimer, "this isn't as easy as I make it look!" I tooled through my dad's cancer battle as a sort of therapy and haven't had time to tool in years but you make me wanna crack the tools back out even though I know it'll look nothing like your art.

    • @TexHoss1
      @TexHoss1 2 года назад +1

      I know what you are saying. Just his carving alone looks far better than all of my tooling, lol. I have never claimed to be an artist.

  • @toolsgear2695
    @toolsgear2695 2 года назад +12

    Don, I just wanted to thank you for having such a fantastic channel. I’m just getting started in leather working and I have already learned so much. You’re by far my favorite LW channel. 👍

  • @TrebleForTheBass
    @TrebleForTheBass 2 года назад +4

    Dude I watch a lot of leather smiths but your skill with not only using a swivel knife, but also DRAWING the patterns, is unmatched

  • @Zangalwaal
    @Zangalwaal 3 месяца назад

    That is gorgeous. I’m getting one for my daughter once she’s a little older.

  • @Automedon2
    @Automedon2 2 года назад +1

    The free hand drawing, the swivel knife, the finish. Just perfect in every way

  • @doriskarloff964
    @doriskarloff964 Год назад +1

    I love the way you just draw the pattern - like it's nothing; and then you cut the pattern - like it's nothing; and then you tool the pattern - like it's nothing. It's mesmerising to watch the process, and the finished piece is so beautiful - it makes a spiral binder look like a family Bible.♥

  • @Mr.wizard.mix.
    @Mr.wizard.mix. Год назад +1

    Вы великолепный мастер...сколько видео пересмотрел на тему кожи я ни чего подобного не видел.Такой красоты изделия делать это надо иметь колосальный опыт и необыкновенный талант.Я рад что у нас на земле живут такие люди.Творческих вам вдохновений и идей.С уважением из России....

  • @Handles-R-Lame
    @Handles-R-Lame 2 года назад +1

    Small tip to help you with those zippers Don, and that would be a double sided tape preferably one meant for leather or fabric. That stuff saved me so much unwanted frustration, and single handling improved my zipper game 10-fold!
    Hopefully this helps you or anyone out

  • @billmclaughlin8438
    @billmclaughlin8438 Год назад

    There are some very talented people on RUclips and your one of them. Amazing.

  • @sonialatham6467
    @sonialatham6467 2 года назад +4

    Love this notebook cover! The color combo is beautiful! Thank you for taking us through the process.

  • @justcallmehanna823
    @justcallmehanna823 Год назад

    Wow, I’ve been looking for a spiral notebook cover for months. I don’t think I’m talented enough to make one. I wish I could buy one of yours!

  • @jimfromthepast
    @jimfromthepast 7 месяцев назад

    wow, truly a master at work. very inspiring

  • @TheCjclaflin1
    @TheCjclaflin1 2 года назад +1

    Wow Don your talent is mind blowing and inspiring at the same time. I’m brand new to tooling and man is it tough. Especially not having any artistic ability. Can’t draw a stick figure 🤣🤣🤣

  • @rebeccahenson5328
    @rebeccahenson5328 Год назад

    Beautiful work. Wow! Who knew? Very impressive.

  • @daveturnbull7221
    @daveturnbull7221 2 года назад

    Thanks Don - this is a really interesting design that I may look at adapting for making some sketchbooks. The fully flexible spine is a real winner for that!

  • @MrCharles960
    @MrCharles960 Год назад

    Cool little closure. THanks

  • @rwest0782
    @rwest0782 2 года назад

    Great project. I'll be looking forward to making a few of these. Thanks Don. As usual top shelf craftsman.

  • @tinoyb9294
    @tinoyb9294 2 года назад

    Another excellent video showing many of the essential techniques! Another feature for a future version might be a little "bookmark" tab to mark the progress of writing in the notebook. Perhaps your viewers will have some ideas on that. Thanks for another great video. I have learned so much watching them (antiquing, Razor exacto, etc.).

  • @hhlagen
    @hhlagen 2 года назад

    Really nice work, looks great! Makes me want to take up leather craft.

  • @danahudson4915
    @danahudson4915 10 месяцев назад

    It is beautiful thank you for sharing

  • @aletaherrick1334
    @aletaherrick1334 Год назад

    Beautiful you are very talented!

  • @frederikbruck5210
    @frederikbruck5210 4 месяца назад

    For simplicity:
    Just meassure the diameter of the spiral, multiply that by Pi (roughly 3.14) for circumference and subtract the thickness of the notebook.
    For example:
    Diameter 2,5 centimeter, thickness 2 centimeter
    Spinepiece-width: 7,85 minus 2 -> 5,85 centimeter (2 1/3 inch)

  • @JohnTomasella
    @JohnTomasella 2 года назад +1

    What's the reason for the painters tape? You are the only tooler I've seen use that. You are also the only one I've seen draw directly on the project.

    • @Lexi_gamer2014
      @Lexi_gamer2014 Год назад

      I think it’s to prevent the leather from shrinking from when you get it wet to tool. I’ve seen others use something similar, but also the first time I’ve seen someone use painters tape.

  • @EquinePre-K
    @EquinePre-K Месяц назад

    Will you have the material pack available for this in the near future? The entire set, not just the closure pieces. :). Thank u in advance! Love your videos!!!

  • @noeauh6121
    @noeauh6121 5 месяцев назад

    Beautiful!

  • @kimberlyoconnor985
    @kimberlyoconnor985 Год назад

    Looks awesome

  • @bartstewart1807
    @bartstewart1807 2 года назад

    Don 👍you’re the man

  • @gilvancarlosdiassilva1307
    @gilvancarlosdiassilva1307 2 года назад

    Acho o máximo o seu trabalho você poder compartilhar seu conhecimento tá podendo ensinar aí muito bom mesmo

  • @wayneyates230
    @wayneyates230 2 года назад +1

    You do fantastic work. How much would it cost to put this particular cover over a Bible?

  • @saulvasqueztapia4033
    @saulvasqueztapia4033 Год назад

    muchas gracis y saludos desde el perú.

  • @jcac2013
    @jcac2013 Год назад

    Wonderful, just missing a pen holder appendix. Congratulations! 🇧🇷1️⃣3️⃣

  • @genemyersmyers6710
    @genemyersmyers6710 10 месяцев назад

    Awesome !

  • @W1shonafish
    @W1shonafish 2 года назад

    Beautiful ❤️

  • @jeanrobert5522
    @jeanrobert5522 Год назад

    Very nice 😮

  • @billkingsbury4667
    @billkingsbury4667 3 дня назад

    WAIT!! New to leathercraft... why do you oil it first? I haven't seen many others do that. thank you in advance...

  • @tammyaltic2254
    @tammyaltic2254 Год назад

    Hi Don, thank you for these great videos they are a big help and you do such good work. I’m getting ready to make my grandson something like this for his graduation from college but I do have a question. Can I ask where I could find an edger like your using to trim the inside liner after sewing? I’ve never seen one quite like that before and I think that would be a great piece to add to my leather making tool collection? Thank you so much for your help much appreciated. Tammy

  • @firefighterfarmer3772
    @firefighterfarmer3772 2 года назад

    Beautiful work Mr. Don!! I was wondering how do you dye the panel face edge? Where you have the tooling, how do you dye around where the stitches are. In this case I assume it’s black dye? Thank you in advance!!

  • @johnhull2941
    @johnhull2941 2 года назад

    fantastic

  • @blueuscg
    @blueuscg Год назад

    Hello, what type of glue are you using? It appears you let it sit and dry before assemble? Your work looks amazing.

  • @davidwilliams1383
    @davidwilliams1383 2 года назад

    Great video Don!
    Learned a lot as usual from you. Can't wait to knock a couple of these out for my composition notebooks. Are the snap closure pieces 9-10 oz. As well? Will be hand stitching for now, I can see blisters in my future.
    Who performed and what is the song in the background?
    Created to create..... thank you for what you do.

  • @jeanrobert5522
    @jeanrobert5522 Год назад

    Vert nice 😮

  • @randyweaver9448
    @randyweaver9448 2 года назад

    Great work, love your products, is there any way, you could go a little into pricing?

  • @austingarst
    @austingarst 8 месяцев назад

    Could you show how you did that dye pattern?

  • @heather.carson
    @heather.carson 2 года назад

    Beautiful! Love this cover!
    What is the price for this cover?

  • @aileenkoler8494
    @aileenkoler8494 Год назад

    I would like to make one like this, but with a three ring (taking from a binder). What thickness would you recommend? with the same design?

  • @gilvancarlosdiassilva1307
    @gilvancarlosdiassilva1307 2 года назад

    Boa tarde meu amigo eu sou daqui do Brasil vocês vende esses pino aí de bordar couro os livros também Parabéns pelos seus trabalhos é top

  • @bartstewart1807
    @bartstewart1807 2 года назад

    Don is that a Skiving blade in a X-Acto knife handle❓ if it is I like it

  • @midnightoilgames9796
    @midnightoilgames9796 9 месяцев назад

    great vid, the music kinda ruins the vibe but still you obviously skilled

  • @vincentrossetti5313
    @vincentrossetti5313 2 года назад

    What is the measurements for the notebook I’m working on it currently and get it mocked up and the notebook won’t fit at all and it is college ruled and a 3 subject

  • @41rotten
    @41rotten Год назад

    What would you charge for that 🤔 I have a hard time with pricing my work .

  • @davidsims1329
    @davidsims1329 Год назад +1

    Your work is great I just wanna tell you that it’s very impressive. The music is so annoying.

  • @phalkoni
    @phalkoni 2 года назад

    How much does it cost for the leather to make the cover

  • @janesfavsvideos
    @janesfavsvideos Год назад

    🤩😍

  • @BBrubaker0804
    @BBrubaker0804 Год назад

    Hey Don, what's your stitch width on this one?

  • @jenniferwhite6089
    @jenniferwhite6089 2 года назад

    awesome for me the snap would be in my way i would have put that on the backside of the cover and added and another snap to hold the cover open and the option to who make one too always can shin animal different them the next guy thinks outside of the box too

  • @lisawakelam8189
    @lisawakelam8189 10 месяцев назад

    Do you sell these covers?

  • @glendaferguson9678
    @glendaferguson9678 2 года назад

    Can you use that pattern for a Bible?

  • @miguellugo4177
    @miguellugo4177 9 месяцев назад

    How much will cost to leather 0:41 craft a large size bible

  • @johnbovinich8258
    @johnbovinich8258 2 года назад

    Don what size thread do you use on the Cobra sewing machine?
    Thanks, John

    • @fredob1397
      @fredob1397 2 года назад

      I think he said #23 needle with 207 thread.

  • @design_and_decor
    @design_and_decor 11 месяцев назад

    Lol Honestly, I always just assumed the college/wide ruled just probably referred to the line spacing.... never actually stopped to compare them despite having used hundreds of different spiral notebooks over the years 😂😂😂

  • @radzeenadzri4794
    @radzeenadzri4794 2 года назад

    R.I.P Fly

  • @tedallen8391
    @tedallen8391 Год назад

    Hello Don. Could I just mail you my two spiral notebooks with 35 pages each of Theological Notes for you to make covers for. I don't do leather. Thanks, Ted Allen

  • @lindseyfrazier3298
    @lindseyfrazier3298 2 года назад

    RIP fly

  • @themegasexybasterd
    @themegasexybasterd 2 года назад

    Nice job, Thanks! I think I will try a magnet flap on the 1 I try. No mater how hard I try cant get the depth...practice practice practice

  • @WitchBitch33
    @WitchBitch33 4 месяца назад

    Do you sell these?? I would love to have a cover for a three ring binder. 😍

  • @markcarey5673
    @markcarey5673 2 года назад

    Thank you for finally swatting that fly. 🪰 😁

  • @amylu2705
    @amylu2705 7 месяцев назад

    Do you sell these?