When someone visits the shop in Belle Fourche, the first thing we do is measure their head.
Not just the size — the shape as well.
Every head is a little different. Some are round, some are oval, some have subtle pressure points that only show up once the tape is in place. That’s why a true custom hat is always shaped in person whenever possible.
But not everyone can make the trip.
Over the years we’ve had plenty of customers ask how to measure their head at home. It’s possible to get a good measurement, but it needs to be done carefully. A loose tape or a crooked line can change the size enough to affect how the hat fits.
The key points are simple:
• Use a seamstress ruler (a flexible cloth measuring tape)
• Measure where the hat naturally sits
• Record the measurement to the nearest 1/8 inch
• Take the measurement three separate times
Once you have those numbers, we can determine your hat size here in the shop.
We also ask for two simple photos — a straight-on portrait and a side profile. Those help us understand your overall head profile and how the hat should sit.
If you’d like to follow the full process, including a short video demonstration from Jack, you can find the complete guide here:
How to Measure Your Head for a Hat
A good hat starts with good measurements.
And if you ever have questions, give the shop a call. We’d rather answer them now than fix a bad measurement later.