We believe LaMode is the oldest operating hat block manufacturer doing business in the United States today. LaMode manufactures wood hat blocks and a limited number of wooden accessories used in the production of millinery and related fashion accessories. The blocks shown on this site represent "standard" design blocks.
Please note that LaMode's specialty is the creation of custom blocks based on sample hats, sketches, photos, spotteries, etc.
Unless credit has been established, payment in full must accompany your order or shipment will be made C.O.D. LaMode does not accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express or any other charge card.
Unless specified differently by the customer, all orders are shipped via U.P.S. standard ground service. There is a $8.00 minimum charge for shipping and handling on all orders. Shipping charges in excess of this amount will be billed. It is very important that you provide a street address for shipping, as U.P.S. will not deliver to post office boxes.
For all blocks please specify the head size when ordering. Please keep in mind that the head size of a crown is the actual measurement of the block itself, not the finished hat. The head size of a brim block will match that of a crown. The head size of a brim flange provides an opening large enough to accomodate a crown block of that size, i.e. the opening will measure slightly larger than the specified size.
Except for the balsa utility block, all blocks are made of American Basswood, a hardwood that provides an excellent finish and durability.
All crowns and brim boards have standard 1/2" pin holes on 5" centers allowing them to make one-piece hats. All crowns and brims also have standard 1 3/8" centered "jack" holes. Crowns can be made with alternate pin patterns or a "chuck" instead of a jack hole at an extra charge.
There are no standard brim flange designs. Please see our information page regarding flanges.
When ordering custom blocks from sample hats, sketches, photos, frames, etc. please be sure to include a telephone number where you can be reached. We will call upon receipt of your materials with cost and time estimates.
All prices are subject to changes without notice.
Please send all mail to our office address. Send all packages to our shop address. Do not sent payment or correspondence to our shop address.
LaMode West
P. O. Box 5326
Hopkins, MN 55343
Phone: 952-934-8072 Fax: 952-934-8072
LaMode West
12900 Ventura Court - Bay 4
Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone: 952-496-1701