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Custom Western hats · Made by Jim Seals

A hat made
for your life.

Choose a starting style, then work directly with Jim on the felt, shape, band, and fit.

Build your hatSee the hats ↗Talk with Jim ↗
Made one at a timeCustom fit · Hand-shaped felt

Direct conversationYou work with the maker.

Custom fitA mailed sizing kit records your head shape.

Your choicesFelt, color, crown, brim, and band.

4–8 weeksTypical workshop estimate after your sizing kit returns.
50% depositThe deposit is confirmed before Jim orders your felt.
Made to measureYour circumference and head shape guide the fit.
Talk to JimEvery commission is reviewed personally before work begins.

Starting styles

Find the shape
closest to yours.

These are starting points, not fixed designs. Jim can change the proportions, material, color, band, and fit.

View all hat styles ↗

How it works

Simple from
the first call.

A short conversation starts it. Jim takes it from there.

Read the full process ↗
01Talk with Jim+

Discuss the style, material, color, and changes you want.

02Confirm the hat+

Jim confirms the felt, price, deposit, and current timeline before ordering material.

03Get the fit right+

A mailed sizing kit records both circumference and head shape.

04Review and ship+

Jim shows you the finished hat before final payment and shipment.

Jim Seals

Meet the hatmaker

Made by Jim.
Start to finish.

Jim works with you on the shape, material, size, and finishing details.

Meet Jim

After it arrives

Wear it often.
Take care of it.

Learn how to handle, store, brush, and protect your felt hat—and what to do when it needs attention.

Fit and care guide ↗

Ready when you are

Tell Jim what
you have in mind.

Ask a question, send a reference photo, or start with one of the hats above.

Contact Jim(407) 714-6566