In my late twenties I was a struggling glass artist. I was doing small stained glass pieces and etched glass ornaments. I was sharing a booth at a craft fair with a friend who had made a few crocheted beanies. She sold all her hats while I sold nothing. It was then I realized that what I wanted to do was to create something useful. Thus began my hat making career! Living aboard a small boat left me with only having room for knitting hats. I would always have a bag of my hats with me at the local coffee shops and bars. Later I moved ashore where I pulled out my free sewing machine, took apart a newsboy cap from the thrift store and sewed a new one. The first hats were not the best but practice makes perfect. I now have about 9 different styles of sewn hats. I do continue to knit hats but I mostly knit to felt. I hope to have all my hat styles represented on this Etsy page in the future. Until then come and visit my shop in Port Townsend, Wa. or contact me directly.
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Jay on Jul 29, 2026
5 out of 5 starsThanks for providing exactly what I've been looking for. I absolutely love it, Great quality! You have literally made the hat I've been visualizing for decades. thank you very much.
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Anne on Jun 17, 2026
4 out of 5 starsThis is a pretty good hat, but I can't do all 5 stars. I love the fabric and the style but 2 negatives. The drawstring is a plus, but I have it tightened as much as it can go. It feels big in the crown and is just this side of the hat wearing me rather than me rocking the hat. Also, it's a quality sewing job, but with a dark inner fabric the inside seam allowance of the crown is noticeable on the white. Not necessarily a good fit for petite gals, and I'm 5'6".
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Harrison on Jun 6, 2026
5 out of 5 starsThanks so much for the quick service and custom size! My daughter loves her new hat!
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Kirsten on May 30, 2026
5 out of 5 starsPerfectly handmade quality artisan machine sewn unique and versatile cotton cool sunhat ! Highly recommend!
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Frances on May 28, 2026
5 out of 5 starsI am enjoying my new beret! It is beautifully made. Please relay this message to the creator of this lovely hat. I am very grateful to her and to Etsy for all of your assistance. Sincerely from Frances...
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Etsy buyer on May 18, 2026
5 out of 5 starsI love the gorgeous material and it fits perfectly. I love that it's a made of a beautiful velvet but still lightweight enough for summer.
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Paulette on May 17, 2026
5 out of 5 starsSuch a cute, beautiful hat, when it arrived, it was exactly as featured in picture. The hat is so beautiful. You just feel joyful. I can’t wait to mix it up with some of my summer outfits. Thank you so much!
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Alfred on May 14, 2026
5 out of 5 starsAlways happy with service and products throughout the years.
About madhatterhatsofPT
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Inside my brick and mortar shop in Port Townsend, Washington. I closed the shop for good in October 2023. -
Here's the outside of my Port Townsend shop! It is called Mad Hatter & Co. We closed in October 2023. -
I spend a great deal of my time here in my studio. It is small but very well lit with a glass door and a skylight. -
Hard at work sewing a baseball cap. I do all the work myself from buying fabric, cutting, sewing to selling. -
Just a sample of the hats you will find in my Port Townsend shop. No longer open.
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Janice Tucker
Owner
Hats have been my business and passion since I began knitting them in the early 80's. I began sewing them a few years later and the rest is history. Over the years I have developed many fun but very functional styles.
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