HatsWithAPast
Announcement
I make retro style hats for both women and men. I collect vintage wool fabric and use it to create 1920s style Cloches, Men's Driving Caps and Irish Walking Hats among other styles. The fabulous quality of vintage fabrics really inspires me. I hope you are as impressed with that quality as I am.
I've been a Costume Properties Artisan and made accessories for the stage for over ten years. I've worked with a variety of designers from around the world and have created everything from foul-mouthed puppets to leather gorgets to spats, crowns and sword belts. I enjoy it all but I absolutely LOVE making hats and hope you enjoy them too!
Items
Featured items
All Items
Reviews
-
![]()
riffraff24 on Jan 18, 2023
5 out of 5 starsOther than wishing the wool was a bit heavier, it's a beautifully made lovely hat that will get a lot of use.
-
![]()
Valcia on Jan 6, 2023
5 out of 5 starsLove Bonnie’s Hats! Such beautiful work. The material and craftsmanship is amazing. My husband loves his hats. This is my second purchase with Bonnie and would most definitely buy from her again.
-
![]()
-
![]()
Caroline on Dec 6, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely love my new hat! Bonnie was amazing to work with! She helped me select a beautiful tweed fabric with a leather buckle for my cloche. Her craftsmanship is top notch and I can’t recommend enough.
-
![]()
-
![]()
Dawn on Jul 31, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI have ordered a number of hats from Bonnie over the past year or so, Each item is of high quality in both materials and construction. I will order from her again without any hesitation.
-
![]()
Dana on Jun 30, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI received my cloche this morning, and I am thoroughly delighted. It fits perfectly, looks GREAT, and far exceeds my expectations. Thank you, thank you!
-
![]()
Kristin on Jun 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautifully made to customized size as well as shipped quickly.
-
![]()
-
![]()
About HatsWithAPast
-
![]()
Beginning my 5th year in my studio! -
![]()
Inspiration. -
![]()
May I make a hat for you? -
![]()
Love my studio
Hats With a Past - Retro Style Millinery
My shop was born of my love for vintage fashion and my years as a Costume Properties Artisan at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Shop members
-
Bonnie Shaffer
Owner, Maker, Designer
I've made hats for the past 20 years - starting as a theatrical milliner.
Shop policies
I have also amassed a collection of vintage buckles that I add to my cloches for a little extra style.
For summer hats I've been using modern linens and cottons. I use European linen which has a really nice weight to it and I'm mad about Japanese linen!
I use only 100% washed cotton for my linings. However, if you would like something else, let me know.
You can visit my Facebook fan page at
http://www.facebook.com/Bonniesknitting
Accepted payment methods
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.