The Leather Conservatory
It's official — my side hustle is out in the open! I’ve been quietly doing repair and restoration work all year, but now I’m taking it a step further and launching it as a brand-new, separate venture right here at Sole Survivor in Maplewood.
Got a favorite bag, belt, or leather item that needs some TLC? Let’s chat!
Reach out to Kay at (314) 632-6722 to set up a time to talk about your item — I’d love to help bring it back to life. By the way, I've been working with leather since 1979.
Reach out to Kay at (314) 632-6722 to set up a time to talk about your item — I’d love to help bring it back to life. By the way, I've been working with leather since 1979.
Reviving the tired, neglected, and well-worn.
Restoring beauty, preserving stories — one at a time.
Services Offered:
- Punch holes in belts and straps
- Replace buckles, rivets & snaps
- Strap repair & replacement
- Resize belts & bag straps
- Custom belt for your buckle
- Small hand-sewing repairs
- Clean, condition, color & refresh leather jackets, bags, belts, etc.
KAY RYE Leather Artisan & Designer (314) 632-6722
"I started working with leather in 1979. I specialize in making custom belts as well as creating one of a kind bags that are typically handsewn or laced. Besides my repair and restoration work, I also enjoy creating unique sculptural pieces out of leather, molding and shaping the hides into intriguing vessels and wall hangings."
Sole Survivor is located in St. Louis, MO - just minutes from downtown St. Louis and close to Forest Park, museums, and the zoo. The Maplewood, MO store offers a selection of original and exclusive leather bags as well as belts, wallets, satchels, and more. All made on site.