What you'll do:

Walk into a Charlotte studio stocked with felt hats, leather bands, feathers, and a wood-burning station, then spend two hours turning a blank brim into something only you would wear.

• Pick your base hat – Choose from felt hats in classic colors or upgrade to premium beaver fur felt in your preferred shape and shade.

• Shape your brim – Work with the studio's makers to steam, bend, and crease your hat into the silhouette you want.

• Burn your details – Use a hand-held wood-burning tool to add initials, dates, or motifs directly into the felt.

• Style your band – Layer leather, chains, conchos, and feathers until the trim matches your taste.

• Photograph the finished piece – Shoot your group in the boutique's styled corner before you head out.

The pace is unhurried, the snacks and drinks are out, and your group gets the studio to itself for the entire session.

Why we love it for your party:

• Private studio booking – Your group has the full custom hat bar in Charlotte to itself, with no walk-ins or shared tables.

• Hands-on with real materials – Premium felt, leather, and hardware mean the hat holds up long after the party ends.

• Built for bachelorettes and birthdays – The flow of the session suits groups of six or more who want to sit, sip, and create together.

• Maker-led guidance – Studio staff coaches each guest through shaping and burning so first-timers leave with a hat they're proud of.

• A finished piece, not a craft project – Every guest walks out with a wearable Western hat, not a memento that sits in a drawer.

About this experience partner:

Tack and Tulle is Charlotte's dedicated Western hat bar and boutique, built around private group sessions for bachelorettes, birthdays, and girls' weekends. The studio stocks premium felt and beaver fur blanks alongside a working bench of burning tools, dyes, and trim hardware, and the team specializes in walking first-time makers through the full build. Groups book the space privately, which is why the studio has become a regular stop for visiting bachelorette parties in Charlotte, NC.

Additional information:

• Minimum booking – Private hat bar experience requires a $240 minimum, which covers 6 guests at $40 per person and is credited toward hat purchases.

• Hat pricing – Base felt hats start at $150; premium beaver fur felt styles range up to $600.

• Session length – Plan for 2 to 4 hours depending on group size.

• Cancellation policy – The booking fee is non-refundable unless canceled in writing at least 7 days before the session.

• How to book – Reserve your group via the partner's Instagram for date confirmation.