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The Collection

A bear stitched from a memory.

Each memory bear is hand-cut and sewn from a single shirt — keeping the original collar, buttons, or pocket whenever possible. The result is a soft, hold-it-close keepsake that carries the warmth of the person who wore it.

Starting at $50

Choose your option

Add extras (optional)

16" bear
$50 / $55
18" bear
$55 / $60
Add-ons
+$5 embroidery · +$5 extras
Lead time
6–8 weeks
Vikings memory bear made from a fan's jerseyBurgundy and navy plaid memory bear with 'Once my shirt, now this bear' embroidered on the footMint green and navy plaid memory bear with love-note embroidered footpadsSoft pink memory bear with 'Love, Popps' embroidered on the footColorful floral patchwork memory bear with 'Lilie' embroidered on a denim footpadBaby memory bear from Christopher's first outfits with birth stats embroidered on the feetPlaid and woodland memory bear with 'brother' and birth details embroidered on the feetPink and lavender floral memory bear for Isabella Marie Moore with birth stats on the feetSoft blue and white baby memory bear made from newborn onesies with puppy embroideryGrandpa Terry memory bear made from a blue striped dress shirt with denim feetGrandpa Terry memory bear made from a blue plaid shirt with embroidered name and datesTerry Eugene Kimmel memory bear in bright blue plaid with denim feet and embroidered datesTerry Eugene Kimmel memory bear in gray and blue plaid with denim feet and embroidered datesPatchwork memory bear from Roger's shirts with 'When you hold them, I'll be there' embroidered on the feetPurple and tie-dye memory bear from Aunt Molly's shirts with 'Give me a squeeze' embroidered on the feetMizzou memory bear from Daddy's shirts with 'A hug from Daddy is right here for you' embroidered on the feetColorful patchwork memory bear from Bernie's shirts with 'These are shirts I used to wear' embroidered on the feetBright patchwork memory bear from Grandpa's shirts with 'Love, Grandpa' embroidered on the feetMatching pair of cardinal and berry print memory bears in two sizesPink polka dot and heart memory bear with 'Gigi' embroidered on the footBlue moon and stars flannel memory bear for Mom with birth and memorial dates embroidered on the feet

About this piece

These beautiful memory bears are made from your loved ones’ clothes. These can include baby sleepers, flannel shirts, jeans, t-shirts, or pajamas. Anything meaningful to you! Every bear is lovingly handcrafted and each has their own personality and appearance. Embroidery is available on one or both of the bear’s feet in coordinating thread. Personalization can be names, dates or messages. The bears are approximately 16” or 18” from head to toes.

Please note, this product is not a toy, it is intended as a keepsake. They will be stuffed with poly-fil premium polyester fiber fill. I use toy safety eyes and noses, but please do not allow infants to handle these bears.

How it works: you send me your clothing. My address will be included on your receipt.

One adult shirt is enough fabric for one bear. Smaller clothing will require multiple pieces. 7–10 baby sleepers work best. In the cases of newborn/premature size or small pieces of clothing, additional pieces will be required. Please send clean, undamaged garments.

This is your bear & your memories, so be as specific as you like! If you want to highlight a specific part or section of an item to use, please let me know, and I will do my best to include it. I will contact you with updates throughout the process. Bears will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number.

Because of the uniqueness of this product, returns are not accepted. Please email me if you have any questions.