Custom Hats for the Open Road
Hand-shaped wool, felt, and straw cowboy hats and fedoras, one-of-a-kind bands, and the stories worn into every brim. Shaped, cleaned, and restored by hand — or bring the hat bar to your event.
Every Hat Has a Story
I'm Laurie Easton — owner and hat maker behind Wide Open Hat Company. It started where the best things do: on the open road. What began as a love of Western style, custom bands, and hats that actually mean something turned into a hands-on craft — shaping, restoring, and personalizing hats one head at a time.
No two hats leave my studio the same. A feather cluster here, a vintage card tucked in the band, a piece of designer fabric, a Harley badge, a run of turquoise — every detail is hand-set to match the person under the brim. Cowboy or fedora, rugged or refined, your hat should look like nobody else's. Because it's yours.
Three Ways to Work With Us
Private Hat Shaping
Transform a wool, felt, or straw cowboy hat or classic fedora into a one-of-a-kind statement piece — custom brim and crown shaping, premium leather or fabric bands, feather clusters, vintage cards, and collectible pins, all hand-set to your style.
Cleaning & Maintenance
Restore your hat to its original glory. Deep cleaning of dust, dirt, and sweat stains with wool/beaver-safe methods, shape restoration with steam and traditional blocks, and a final brushing and nap restoration for a revitalized finish.
Groups & Events
Bring the Wide Open hat bar to your party, rally, festival, or private group. On-site shaping, bands, feathers, and embellishments — a hands-on, personalized take-home every guest will remember.
How It Works
Reach Out
Book online or send an inquiry. Tell us what you've got and what you're dreaming up.
Pick Your Style
Choose your shape, band, feathers, and finishing touches — Western, classic, or fully custom.
Shape & Build
We steam, block, and hand-set every detail. Mail-in and in-studio both welcome.
Wear It Wide Open
Your hat comes back ready to wear — a piece that looks like nobody else's.
Hats With a Story
Book Your Custom Hat
Pick a time for Private Hat Shaping or Cleaning & Maintenance. Mail-in service available — your hat comes back ready to wear.
Bring the Hat Bar to You
Parties, rallies, festivals, and corporate groups. Tell us the date, headcount, and vibe, and we'll build a package around it.