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

Dyeing techniques. Achieving even color on vegetable-tanned leather.

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

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Materials haul and what I'm planning to make with everything. So many possibilities.

Subscriber exclusive: Downloadable pattern pack. 5 projects from simple to advanced.

Knife sharpening for leatherwork. The angles and grits that matter.

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Leather tool kit breakdown. The essential tools every beginner needs.

Tooling and carving basics. Adding decorative elements to leather.

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

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Pattern making tutorial. From measurements to paper template to finished piece.

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