AJ1 Off-White Inspired Card Holder — Leather Pattern (PDF)

• PDF pattern pieces (prints on standard A4/Letter paper, tiled)
• Written how-to guide
• Beginner-friendly, step-by-step

This pattern isn’t a flat wallet shape — it recreates the proportions and panel lines of the Off-White AJ1, not a standard Jordan 1. Layered panels, eyelets, and a stitched swoosh detail are, carried over from that construction and scaled down into something you can carry in a pocket. The miniature sneaker construction is the point, not a decoration on top of a regular card holder.

This pattern isn't limited to leather — any material you can stitch through will work. That said, here's what I'd recommend for the best result:

Outer panels & card slots: 0.8–1.2mm leather. This is the visible silhouette, so it needs enough body to hold its shape without adding unnecessary bulk.

Lining & spine: No more than 0.8mm. Keeping this thin is what stops the folded edges piling up once everything's layered together.

A note on thickness: every layer you add stacks on top of the last, so the material you choose has a direct effect on the finished feel of the wallet. Go too thick and you'll end up with something bulky in the pocket — and at a certain point, too thick to stitch through at all, by hand or machine. Thinning down the panel edges where they overlap helps keep things sitting flat, and it's covered in the guide.

Instant download. No physical product is shipped. For personal use only. Due to the nature of digital files, no refunds.

What's included in the download?

A PDF pattern and a written how-to guide.

What tools do I need?

Scissors, and either a sewing machine or — if you'd rather hand-stitch — a hammer, pricking irons, and hand-sewing needles.

Do I need an industrial sewing machine?

No. A standard home machine works fine, or the whole thing can be hand-stitched.

Can I sell items made from this pattern?

No — personal use only.

Do I need a large-format printer?

No. The pattern is tiled to print on standard A4/Letter paper at home.

What skill level is this?

Beginner-friendly.