If you've ever been shy of working with leather, then this is the book for you. Although making this journal requires some skill in crafting, cutting, folding, tearing and sewing, if you are used to making things, you will find it straightforward and satisfying.

The tutorial is clearly written and simple to follow. It gives the dimensions, templates and sewing pattern for you to make a very smart leather journal with clean lines. The stitching pattern is from Book Artist Keith Smith.

If you already make books it will save you the hassle of having to work out the design. Obviously once you have made one, you can ring the changes and make you own variations.

You will need the following materials: leather, glue, paper and waxed cord

You will need the following tools: a large-eyed needle or bodkin, a sharp craft knife, metal ruler and bradawl or hole punch

The instructions include useful tips on grain and on tearing paper and full-size printable templates for the cover and page stitching layout.

The instruction book may be printed for personal use.

Once we have marked your order as 'shipped', you will be able to download the 'How to Make a Leather Journal with Keith Smith's Coil Spring Sewing' from our web site. You will need to log into your account by going to My Account/Order Status --> Review Orders --> Download Files.

The file will be in PDF format - 5.84mb - 24 pages