The following web sites will assist you as you become involved in custom hat making.  There are equipment manufacturers, big hat makers, supply houses, information sources, etc. etc. 

These fine folks make hats that are works of art. 

Master Hatter, Tom Hirt's web page

These fine folks can provide you with supplies, books and more.

Everything you ever wanted to know about felt, but were afraid to ask.

The hat makers pulse on what is going on in the industry.

Good hats from down under.  Informative web page.

Old timey hats made the old timey way.

Great people!  Great hats!