Black Sapling Leather Archive

Made by hand. Built to be carried.

A portfolio of past leatherwork by Jason Vaughn: useful pieces with distinctive shapes, careful stitching, and details made for the person carrying them.

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Past work is shown for reference. Selected commissions are considered individually; these exact pieces are not stocked for sale.

Featured work Asymmetric sling bag

Jason's Custom Leathercraft

The portfolio

Browse selected projects from the leather collection. Every piece reflects a different use, shape, and finish.

Everyday carry

Wallets and pouches

Hand-stitched organizers, bifolds, compact snap pouches, and curved cases with practical interiors.

Brown hand-stitched long wallets with zip storage, card slots, and divided interiors — **Long wallets and zip organizers**Simple outer profiles with divided interiors and secure storage.

Dark long wallet with purple interior panels and a colorful patterned center compartment — **Color and contrast**Dark exterior, purple panels, and a patterned center compartment.

Compact leather bifold wallets with contrasting panels, carved textures, and curved pockets — **Textured bifolds**Decorative surfaces carried through to compact pocket layouts.

Blue and green compact leather wallets and snap pouches shown open and closed — **Small wallets and snap pouches**Bright finishes, shaped flaps, and compact capacity.

Small rounded brown leather pouches with decorative surfaces and stitched edges — **Rounded pouches**Warm finishes and curved forms built from neatly joined panels.

Carry pieces

Custom bags and slings

Distinctive silhouettes with individually considered straps, closures, compartments, and hardware.

Asymmetric brown leather sling bag with contrasting front pocket, shoulder strap, and interior views — **Asymmetric sling bag**Angular body, contrasting pocket, and an adjustable shoulder strap.

Brown and purple flap-top leather satchel with top handle, shoulder strap, and chain detail — **Brown and purple satchel**A structured flap-top bag with purple panels and mixed hardware.

Fitted work

Holsters, sheaths, and scabbards

Purpose-built forms shaped around the object, with secure closures, belt hardware, and visible hand stitching.

Brown fitted leather knife sheaths with contrasting edge stitching and snap closures — **Brown knife sheaths**Fitted outlines with contrasting stitches and snap-tab details.

Textured red leather knife sheath with contrasting stitch line and rear belt clip — **Red knife sheath**Bold texture, clean contour, and practical rear clip.

Custom leather revolver holster and long stitched scabbard shown from several workshop angles — **Holster and long scabbard**Workshop views show fitted shaping, back construction, and strap placement.

Small goods

Accessories and folios

Useful objects with room for brighter color, playful silhouettes, and personal details.

Colorful leather cat keychains, rounded tags, and wrist loops with metal hardware — **Colorful small goods**Playful silhouettes, bright finishes, wrist loops, and sturdy hardware.

Brown stitched leather notebook folio with closure tab and pen loops shown open and closed — **Notebook folio**A clean outer profile with pen loops and a practical writing interior.

Commission inquiries

Have a piece in mind?

Functional carry pieces, repairs, and unusual custom builds are considered when the project fits the studio. Send the intended use, approximate dimensions, preferred details, and any reference photos to start a conversation.

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How a commission works

25% refundable deposit
Held unused for five calendar days.
Five-day decision window
Fully refundable during the hold. After day five, the deposit becomes nonrefundable and may be used to secure materials.
Production
Production generally begins after the five-day refund period ends and materials are secured. Most commissions require approximately 14 days of production.
Total expectation
Allow up to one month before shipping, with additional time possible for complex work.