Welcome to The Hat Maker website.

My name is Joanne Rost, I make hats and fascinators in my studio in Melbourne, Derbyshire.

Having developed my hat making skills at the Wombourne School of Millinery I offer a bespoke hat making service to everyone.

I create headpieces, fascinators and hats using felt, straw and sinamay ( the material traditionally associated with wedding hats) using a variety of trims and colours - particularly feathers, buttons, leather, denim and ribbon.

Hats can be formal or elaborate but I enjoy making every day hats using felt in the winter or straw in the summer as well as simple yet stunning fascinators for every occasion.

I work with you to find a design that not only compliments your outfit, but also suits your features, making you look and feel fantastic.

With prices starting from as little as £20 for a one-of-a-kind fascinator, everyone can afford to look fabulous on their special day.

Please look at the gallery pages which shows some of my recent work, revealing a small part of the wide range of shapes and trims that can be used.