Est. Saskatoon · Premium Headwear · Made to Measure

Timeless hats,
made for your story.

Step into a world where timeless craftsmanship meets modern style. 1983 Hatters is a Saskatoon studio dedicated to reviving the art of premium headwear for the contemporary individual. One hat. One customer. One piece of craftsmanship at a time.

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Made to your measurement One-of-one designs Restorations welcome

Scott, founder of 1983 Hatters, wearing one of his handmade wide-brim fedoras — Scott — founder & hatter, wearing one of his own.

What We Do

Three trades, one obsession

Every piece that leaves the studio is blocked, shaped and finished by hand — whether it began as raw felt or as a beloved old hat with fifty more years left in it.

Hat sizing tool measuring the interior of a custom hat with branded satin lining

No. 1

Made to Measure

Guessing your hat size is the biggest mistake in hat buying. We measure your head — or a hat you already love — and build to that number, down to the centimetre.

Hot pink suede hat with hand-burned botanical artwork and silk scarf band

No. 2

One-of-One Design

Choose the style, colour, band and finish — or send us a photo of a hat that caught your eye and we'll create a custom piece inspired by it, tailored to you.

Restored vintage brown western hat on a stand

No. 3

Restoration & Revival

That trail-worn hat in the closet has stories to tell. We clean, re-block, re-band and revive vintage and well-loved hats so they can ride another decade.

On the Shelf

Twenty-six hats, and the cap to match

Cowboy hats, western shapes and fedoras in premium wool, fur blend and leather — plus our own embroidered ball cap. From $50.00, shipped from Saskatoon.

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The house mark — “Trust Pure · Eighty-Three Beauty”

Our Story

Reviving the art of premium headwear

1983 Hatters began in Saskatoon with a simple conviction: a great hat isn't just an accessory — it's part of the story. Ours are built the old way, with patience and a steady hand, for people who believe the best things are made, not manufactured.

The inspiration comes from everywhere the shop isn't. Days off are spent with the classic westerns — studying the hats worn by Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday in Tombstone, the style and the character behind every scene — and carrying that timeless swagger into every new commission.

“A great hat isn't just an accessory — it's part of the story.”

Every hat is measured to its owner, finished by hand, and signed with our mark. Trust pure. Eighty-three beauty.

Back the Bench

Help get the shop off the ground.

1983 Hatters is a young studio, and every hat that goes out the door pays for the next one — blocks, felt, thread and the tools to shape them. There's a GoFundMe running to help build it faster. If chipping in isn't in the cards, sharing it helps just as much.

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The Perfect Fit

Not sure what hat size you wear?
We've got you covered.

A properly fitted hat doesn't just look better — it feels better too. Before we build, we make sure of the number:

✓Measure a hat you own. We can read the size from a favourite hat and match it exactly.
✓Measure your head. Stop by the Saskatoon shop for a proper fitting — or measure at home with our size guide.
✓Seen a hat online you love? Send us a photo. We'll create a custom hat inspired by it, made to your measurements.

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Hat sizing tool inside a 1983 Hatters hat with Trust Pure Eighty-Three Beauty lining — The fitting ritual — every crown starts with a measurement.

Recent Commissions

From the workbench

Commission

The Sweetheart

Heart-shaped crown, hand-burned botanicals, silk scarf band with gold ring.

Restoration

Back from the Trail

A well-worn western felt, cleaned, re-blocked and brought back to life.

Inspiration

Silver-Screen Studies

Where the ideas come from — the great hats of the classic westerns.

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★★★★★

“Looks good buddy!”

— Derek Z., on Scott's own wide-brim · via Facebook

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Commissions Open

Let's build a hat that's made to fit you.

Because the perfect hat starts with the perfect fit — measured, made and finished in Saskatoon, shipped anywhere in Canada. Custom commissions are taken by email or over the phone.

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Timeless hats,made for your story.