Natalie Ford
@natalieford
Leatherworker & saddler. Hand-stitching tutorials, tool reviews, pattern making, and exclusive commission process walkthroughs.
July 10, 2026
Portland, OR
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The leather I source from Japan. Why shell cordovan is worth every penny.

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

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

Hardware installation guide. Setting rivets, snaps, and buckles cleanly.

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

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

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

Belt making tutorial. A deceptively simple project with zero margin for error.

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Custom wallet build from start to finish. Every cut, stitch, and burnish documented.

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

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