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Memory Bear made with running t-shirts. Saving memories by The Patchwork Bear
Memory Bear made with favorite shirts

The Original Memory Bear

$ 128.00

The Original Memory Bear is our best-selling memory bear and one Oprah’s Favorite Things!

Your clothes hold memories from when you wore them. We help save them. Some ideas:

  • Baby clothes that mark the moment she first walked
  • Team jerseys from every one of his high school matches,
  • T-shirts from every concert you ever saw, 
  • Dresses and polos from all the places you traveled together
  • and even your wedding dress...

Measures approximately 17 inches tall and features embroidered eyes and nose for added charm and safety. Made entirely from your clothes.

    *This Memory Bear does not include custom personalization. CLICK HERE to add on personalization and other features.


    Step 1: Order your keepsake product

    Step 2: We email shipping instructions and an order form

    After your order is processed, we EMAIL shipping instructions & a printable order form.

    (Gift Kits will ship in 2-3 days and include an order form, shipping instructions & mailing bag)

    Step 3: Send your clothes to the patchwork bear

    All packages sent to us are signed for upon receipt and kept in a safe, indoor location. We know your clothes are irreplaceable and we take great care throughout the process

    Step 4: receive your keepsake in just a few weeks. Instant heirloom!

    Please allow 4-6 weeks for memory bears & animals; 8-12 weeks for quilts & bags. May take longer during holidays (Oct-Dec). 

    CONTACT US if you have a specific deadline or any questions. We can't wait to help you save your memories!

    157 Reviews

    Customer Reviews

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    Brenda B. (Somerset, US)
    Love the bears

    I ordered 3 bears with six items of my husband’s most often worn clothes. I asked for bits of each item to be on each bear and for the logos to be shown wherever possible. The bears were made perfectly as requested. I love my bear and my two adult children love theirs as well. It’s a fabulous way to have their dad around all of the time. The quality is great; I can tell that these will be forever keepsakes. Thank you for creating such an important and special product!

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    Paula S. (Punta Gorda, US)
    My Memory Bear

    This was a Memory Bear of my Father who recently passed away… I used his Detroit Lions Sleepwear so it’s really oft and every time I look at I will think of my Dad rooting for his favorite team!
    I love it

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    Rachael (Albuquerque, US)
    My Mother's Memory Bear

    My Mother passed away in September of this year and had a collection of jean jackets and holiday shirts. I sent a selection to Patchwork Bear so that they could make myself, my Dad and my 2 siblings Memory Bears and I just received them last week. And words can not express how much I love them. I gave my Dad his this past weekend and he was amazed by them. He put his on their bed so that he has a connection to her all time. Thanks for the wonderful bears. I love them and appreciate your excellent handiwork.

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    Amy W. (Shrewsbury, US)
    I could not be more happy!!!

    My husband, Jamie, passed away rather unexpectedly in September of this year. While I was going through his clothing for donation there was a shirt that had always been a favorite of mine that I just could not part with. I wasn't sure what I would do with it but I couldn't let it go. Then I heard about Patchwork Bear. I knew immediately that I was going to order a Bear with that favorite shirt. Fortunately, I also had a navy pair of slacks. So I ordered the Bear, sent off the clothes and "Jamie Bear" arrived yesterday. I love it. Thank You Patchwork Bear for making a keepsake that I will always treasure!!!

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    Stephanie W. (Center Valley, US)
    The sweetest keepsake

    This is our third Patchwork Bear that we’ve had made from our childrens’ baby clothes. I love that we have a way to display them while still having something sweet for our kids to have forever.

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    Guillermo S. (Lancaster, US)
    Amazing!!

    These bears surpassed what I was expecting the work is tip top, anyone looking to do this as a memento to a loved one should definitely let the patchwork bear team assist. Thanks again and much appreciated.

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    Tracy M. (Brownfield, US)
    They were perfect!

    I ordered 4 memory bears made out of our daddy's shirts for myself and my 3 siblings. All 4 bears were made identical. They were perfect. I can tell they were made very well and are good quality. Thank you for this keepsake that all 4 of us will treasure forever! I highly recommend The Patchwork Bear.

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    Erin (Washington, US)
    Memory Bears

    I ordered 2 memory bears and they look great! All instructions were followed when making them and I even had the sewer message me to insure accuracy and understanding.

    why us?

    Why choose The Patchwork Bear to make your custom keepsake?

    The Patchwork Bear has been trusted to turn your favorite clothes into keepsakes since 2005 and understand your clothing is irreplaceable- full of stains and memories. We take the utmost care of your clothes in every step of the process from receiving the clothes, to design, to creation and delivery. 

    We know it is difficult to send your clothes away to be cut up, but you can trust that our talented design team will transform them into a keepsake you will love. We get to know you through the clothes you send and our goal is to create custom products from clothing that will bring back happy memories. 

    award winning

    One of Oprahs's Favorite Things

    If OPRAH trusts us, you can too! In 2017, we were thrilled to have our Memory Bear chosen as one of Oprah's Favorite Things. 

    Our products have received numerous awards and recognition, notably the Creative Child Product of the Year and Oprah's Favorite Things List. 

    The Patchwork Bear x Oprah's Favorite Things