Hats, Millinery and Haberdashery
Explore men's and ladies' hats, occasion headwear, sewing supplies and materials for making or decorating your own hats. Whether you want a flat cap, a wedding hat or ribbon for a craft project, these links provide a starting point.
Men's hats
Popular styles include flat caps, fedoras, trilbies, straw hats and formal headwear. Think about when you will wear it, the material and the fit.
Lock & Co. Hatters: Browse a specialist retailer offering men's and women's hats and caps.
Ladies' hats and millinery
Millinery means the design and making of hats, particularly ladies' hats. Occasion headwear includes wedding hats, fascinators and larger decorative styles. Check any event dress code before choosing.
Conway and Bond Occasion Hats: A UK-based family business specialising in hats and fascinators for weddings, race days and formal occasions.
Browse occasion hats and fascinatorsLock & Co. also offers women's hats. Use its main shop website to browse current collections.
Explore Lock & Co.
Haberdashery and sewing supplies
Haberdashery covers items used for sewing, repairs and decoration, such as thread, buttons, ribbons, trims, needles and fastenings. Check quantities, widths and materials before ordering.
MacCulloch & Wallis: A London fabric and haberdashery retailer supplying cloth and trimmings.
Browse MacCulloch & WallisMake or decorate your own hat
Millinery suppliers stock specialist materials for hat-making projects. Start with the instructions for your chosen project and check which tools and materials you need.
Petershams Millinery Supplies: A specialist retailer of hat-making materials, including ribbons, hat bases and decorative supplies.
Browse Petershams Millinery SuppliesChoosing the right hat
- Follow the seller's size guide. Different brands may fit differently.
- Use a soft tape measure and compare the result with the shop's instructions.
- Think about weight, lining, secure fit and comfort, especially for a long event.
- Check how a fascinator attaches and whether you can manage the fastening comfortably.
- For a particular outfit, ask whether colour samples or advice are available.
- If visiting, ask about step-free access, seating and fitting appointments when needed.
Before spending money
Compare the total price, including delivery. Check availability, delivery dates and the retailer's return terms. Ask about cancellation and returns before ordering a personalised or made-to-measure item. For fabric or ribbon, check whether the price is per metre, per piece or per pack. Check whether hat hire, alterations or repairs are offered rather than assuming every shop provides them.
Care and storage
Follow the maker's care instructions. Store hats where their shape will be protected. Ask the retailer before using water, heat or cleaning products on delicate materials.
About these links
Sixpence Support UK is free to use. The businesses linked here sell their own products and may charge for services. These listings are direct retailer links and do not imply a partnership or affiliate arrangement. Product ranges, prices, delivery and policies can change. Check with the retailer before ordering.
The images illustrate hat shops and craft materials and do not show the named retailers.
Retailer websites checked: 21 October 2026.