Preston Portfolio Paper Pattern

These detailed instructions and full-size patterns offer a step-by-step guide to creating a functional portfolio.

We also offer the Preston Portfolio Kit that includes pre-cut and pre-punched leather pieces and sewing tools needed.

• Finished Project Dimensions: 12.5 in. x 12.25 in. x 0.5 in. (31.75 cm x 31.12 cm x 1.27 cm)
• Includes 1 Paper Pattern & Instructions

• 4 to 6 oz (1.6 to 2.4 mm) Semi-firm to Firm Tempered Leather (6-7 sq. ft.)
• Glove Snaps (3)
• Knife
• Straight Edge
• Mallet
• Snap Setter Kit
• Binder Clips or similar
• Wing Divider
• Pricking Irons / Stitching Chisels
• Round Drive Punches
• Scratch Awl
• Harness Needles
• Thread
• Bell Skiver, Skiving Knife, or Wide Edger

• Preferred Adhesive
• Stitching Horse to hold leather pieces while stitching.
• Sanding Sticks for sanding edges.
• Multi-size Wood Slicker to burnish edges.
• Gum Tragacanth for burnishing edges.
• Cotton Swab to apply burnishing solution.