Natalie Ford
@natalieford
Leatherworker & saddler. Hand-stitching tutorials, tool reviews, pattern making, and exclusive commission process walkthroughs.
June 21, 2026
Portland, OR
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Custom wallet build from start to finish. Every cut, stitch, and burnish documented.

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Custom order finished. The details on this one pushed my skills to the limit.

Repair diary. Bringing a 50-year-old briefcase back to daily use.

Beginner tutorial: Start here if you're just getting into this craft.

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Tooling and carving basics. Adding decorative elements to leather.

Vegetable-tanned vs chrome-tanned. The difference matters more than you think.

The leather I source from Japan. Why shell cordovan is worth every penny.

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The business of leathercraft. Pricing, marketing, and finding your niche.

Just finished a hand-stitched messenger bag. 40 hours of work in one piece of leather.

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Exclusive: Live build session. Watch a card holder come together from scratch.

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Leatherworker & saddler. Hand-stitching tutorials, tool reviews, pattern making, and exclusive commission process walkthroughs.

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