Meaningful Keepsakes Made from Your Sentimental Clothes
Are you saving special clothes you can’t let go of?
Tucked away in closets and bins are the outfits that mean the most—baby’s first onesie, dad’s old flannel, grandma’s robe, your college t-shirt...
We transform those sentimental clothes into handmade memory bears and keepsakes, so you can see, touch, and feel the love every day.
It's easy to have a keepsake made from your clothes
Place your order, then we email shipping instructions
Choose + send us your clothes that hold special memories
We make your keepsake and you'll receive it in just a few weeks
meet the team
Real People. Real Memories
We’re a small, talented team working together in our Pennington, NJ sewing studio. Stop by and say hi! We’d love to meet you and show where your keepsakes are made.
Trusted Experience
The Original Memory Bear Company
For over 20 years, thousands of families have trusted us to turn their clothes into meaningful keepsakes. We combine our experience, craftsmanship, and care in every stitch.
made with meaning
Every bear tells a story
We don’t just sew, we listen. Each piece is made with your memories in mind, so your finished bear feels personal, special, and full of heart.
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from 1324 reviews
I had The Memory Tote bag made out of my deceased husband George’s clothes. George has been passed 22 months now and this is such a special way to honor my husband. I sent in a few special tee shirts that we had purchased at some of our favorite places and a pair of his camouflage pants that I love to see him wear.
The designer that designed my tote went above and beyond.
Thank you to the Designer who put such special thought into making my Memory Clothes Tote bag. I love it!
Tina
After losing my grandmother unexpectedly we wanted a way to honor her memory. Meghan met with me to coordinate shirts and placement of patterns and Jen helped with the signature. The bear was perfect and brought me to tears. The quality of craftsmanship, attention to detail and kindness of staff was beyond what I could have expected. My family was so impressed we are making 4 more bears. They even kept scraps to reuse.
I highly recommend Patchwork Bear! The service was incredible. The process was easy and I was kept informed along the way. And the finished result is high quality and so treasured. I'm so happy I trusted them with my dad's clothing.
This bear was the best thing, I got it for my mom, my sister and I. My grandma passed and this was the best thing to do with the clothes we kept, it’s something we can keep passing down for generations to come, and a beautiful way to remember our grandma.
I I am so impressed with not only the final product, the quality that it shows, and I felt like the respect that was given for the person who created it.
The order process was easy enough. The hardest part was getting the clothes gathered and sending them. I purchased the bear so my daughter and grandson could have a keepsake from her brother/dad and his uncle/grandfather. It is well made and came in a timely manner. I may be ordering another one esp since I rec'd a 15% discount on the 2nd bear. Jenn was also responsive when I inquired about the delivery. Thank you Jenn! Glad I found you on FB. I'm in DE and love how you are local (NJ). We need to support our artisans in the US.
I truly cannot express how thankful I am for this company and the beautiful work they do. Losing my poppy last year was the hardest thing my family has ever gone through, and having his clothing turned into these stuffed animals has brought more comfort than I ever imagined possible. They followed every detail I requested perfectly and treated his clothing with such care and respect.
Seeing the finished pieces was incredibly emotional, especially knowing the clothes used are the same ones my grandfather is wearing in the photos I’ve included. One was made for me and one for my grandmother, and giving hers to her touched her heart beyond words. It brings her so much comfort.
This is more than just a product, it’s a meaningful keepsake that helps with healing and remembrance. I will be forever grateful and could not recommend this company enough.
The bears were beautifully made and are a treasured keepsake.
These Bears turned out absolutely beautiful. My kids were deeply moved and truly loved them. I gifted one to each of two of my children this Christmas for the grandchildren who will be arriving in 2026. We lost their dad five years ago, and while he'll never get to meet his grandbabies, the Patchwork Bears will now forever hold his memory and be a cherished part of our family.
Everything I expected and more. I lost my husband 20 months ago. Having his clothes turned into something so beautiful makes me feel happy. I plan to have more of his clothing make into a quilt. Thanks so much for doing a great job.
Thank you so much! The bears are absolutely amazing. They came out wonderful. They brought tears to our eyes.
This quilt is perfect. I am so happy it was made. I was almost too scared to send the last of my late Nana's dresses. I am so glad I did because it really is perfect. Beautiful stitching and a sturdy backing on the quilt. My quilt was shipped back in a sturdy box. I am happy the quilt was so well protected for shipping.
My patchwork puppy is adorable. It is a perfect blend of my son's baby clothes. I love it.
Thank you so much to the Patchwork Bear for making this Christmas without my mom, "Bearable." Every smile in this picture comes after many tears, hugs, and a lot of "I remember that shirt." followed by a special memory story of my mom. Christmas is so difficult for us. It was her favorite holiday. I can promise you that every bear will have to endure a lot of tears, but they will also be held and cuddled and loved a lot. It's a good thing they are SO WELL-MADE. Each one is so different, personal, and exceptional. You did that for my family. I really cannot thank you enough.
My dad passed away in July, and I noticed everyone wanted to take his T-shirts as a special memory. We had all of his dress shirts left so when I found this site I got an idea....I sent them in and on Chrismas Eve I had everyone pick a bag abd open them all at once. The tears flowed and joy emerged. Everyone was overjoyed to have such a sweet memory that will last forever. Thank you to the talented seamstresses who made this blessing possible.
Safe & Secure
We go above and beyond to ensure your cherished items are safe with us. Packages are signed for when delivered and kept secure in our professional sewing studio in NJ.
Trust & Experience
With over 20 years of experience and 1000's of reviews, we're the ORIGINAL Memory Bear Company & Oprah's Favorite Thing. Don't trust just anyone to cut your clothes. We've got you.
Love & Care
Each keepsake is carefully designed to capture the unique qualities of your clothes. Our talented team takes care to create keepsakes that are as special as the people who wore them.
Turn baby clothes into a memory bear you see every day
Your baby's clothes deserve better than a cardboard box or storage bin.
Remember every milestone—from their first laugh to the day they crawled across the living room floor—when you turn their infant clothes into a special keepsake.
Remember loved ones gone, but not forgotten
We know it's hard to lose a loved one.
When you want a dignified way to remember the last time you saw her in her favorite dress, the t-shirts that were so him, or the uniform they proudly wore to work every day, turn their clothing into a Bereavement Bear.
The Patchwork Bear focuses on careful attention to detail and quality workmanship. You can trust your loved ones clothing with us to turn them into a keepsake you’ll cherish forever.
Remembering your big day forever
Now that the big day is over, don't store your dress in a box! We will repurpose it into a keepsake patchwork bear, quilt, or pillow.
Save all your memories in one special keepsake
From baby clothes to wedding dress; favorite t-shirt to grandma's robe, let us turn your sentimental clothes into an instant heirloom