Hand-shaped by Jim Seals
The Big Dog
Starting at $350
Felt guide: $350 rabbit · $500 blend · $800 beaver. Headbands, buckles, liners, and other extras are quoted separately.
The Big Dog is a dark brown Western felt hat with a wider, gently sloping brim. Jim can adjust the color, crown, brim, band, and fit.
Jim will confirm the material, price, deposit, fit, and current timeline with you before work begins.
Materials and options
Felt, color, crown, brim, band, and finishing details are chosen with Jim before the build starts.
Fit & sizing
A sizing kit captures both circumference and head shape so the finished hat settles naturally and wears comfortably.
Timeline & shipping
Most builds take approximately 4–8 weeks after the sizing kit returns. Jim confirms the current estimate before accepting a deposit.
Discuss the style, material, color, and changes you want.
Jim mails a kit to record circumference and head shape.
Jim confirms the price, deposit, and timeline before starting.
See the finished hat before the remaining balance and shipment.