"home is where you hang your hat." -1800's proverb
Custom Hat Making
Custom hats are made to order using 100% beaver fur felt, 50/50 beaver/European hare fur blend, 100% European hare fur felt, or 100% Coypu (Nutria) fur felt. These fine fur felts are imported from the United Kingdom, Portugal, Ukrain, and South America. Your hat will be hand-crafted with care, attention to detail, and dedication to traditional hat making practices.
Please indicate your hat size and whether you need a regular oval, long oval, or wide oval. I can help you determine your size and shape during an in-person appontment, or can send you a packet with simple tools that will help.
You will be able to choose your hat style and color. Hats will include a calf leather sweatband, silk satin hat liner, and grosgrain ribbon hatband for the crown. Upgraded hatbands and decorative accessories are available for an additional cost per piece. Please see the pricing sheet for additional options and always feel free to submit your special requests.
Custom Hat Price List 2025
WESTERN STYLES:
Starting at:
100% Beaver Fur $750
100% Nutria, aka Coypu $650
50/50 Beaver/European Hare $650
100% European Hare $350
Dress Styles:
Fedoras, Pork Pies, Bowlers
Starting at:
100% Beaver Fur $600
100% Nutria, aka Coypu $500
100% European Hare $300
All hats include a fine calf leather sweatband, silk satin liner, and grosgrain ribbon hat band.
A 30% deposit is required to secure your order.
Let’s get Fancy!
Pencil Brim Curl $35
Bound Edge Brim $35
Felt Hat Band with Buckle Set $75
Whip/Buck Stitch $100
Distressing $35
Branded Initials or sentence $25 to $50
Stampede String $100
Cleaning and re-shaping Starting at $35 + Materials
Restoration Starting at $65 + Materials
New Sweatband $35 to $50
New Hat Liner $25 to $35
Hole or Tear Repair $100
Frequently Answered Questions
- A 30% deposit is required to secure your order.
- Gift Certificates are available and encouraged due to the nature of custom work. Payment for a gift certificate must be made when the certificate is delivered. The gift receiver's order will be placed in the hat making queue upon confirmation of order details or completion of sizing appointment.
- Like the rest of the world, Hat Makers and our suppliers have experienced delays and increased costs associated with providing the basic supplies to make custom hats.
- Supply chain issues are returning to normal and more hat felts are becoming available.
- Speciality colors are available, but may take a little longer to acquire from suppliers.
- Turnaround time is currently 6 to 10 weeks.
- Beaver fur felts originate from the Czechoslovakia Republic, South America, and Portugal.
- Hare fur felts currently in stock originate from the UK.
- Coypu/Nutria felts currently in stock originate from the U.S. and South America.