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Memory Bears made with just one special shirt
Review for a simple memory bear

A Simple Memory Bear made with one shirt

$ 98.00
off

As you can image, labor costs for design and sewing is our biggest expense when making custom memory bears. We're offering this SIMPLE MEMORY BEAR made from just ONE (adult sized) SHIRT and passing the savings to you!

It's just one simple memory bear made from one shirt.

NOTE: Because this bear is offered at a significant savings, we CANNOT include any add-ons or special design requests (like personalization, pocket, collar, applique, etc)

If you want to use more than one article of clothing in one bear or customize your bear, CLICK HERE to order the Original Memory Bear.


Any questions? CONTACT US and I'll be happy to get back to you. 


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!


69 Reviews

Customer Reviews

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GV (Vancouver, CA)
Just beautiful.

Couldn’t be happier with the Patchwork
Bear made with one of my husband’s shirts. Hasn’t been very long since his passing. The bear is a sweet reminder.

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Martha (Richmond, US)
Beautiful Bear!

We ordered two of these and they are lovely! Thank you!

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Stephanie

Wonderful reminder of my grandfather

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Carol D. (Henderson, US)
Awesome

I was so nervous at first to send the clothing.
When I received my Bear tears came to my eyes. It was beautiful and i truly Loved it.
So glad I finally did it. So worth it. 😊

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Gloria A. (Lowell, US)
Memory Bear!

Thank you so much! The bear was made from my dads favorite pajamas. He passed away in June and he was very special to us. Especially my daughter, they adored each other. We moved her into her dorm for her last year of College and she brought the bear with her! He will always be with her!❤

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Jillian S. (Rochester, US)
Memory bear

I lost my dad about a year ago and I decided to make his favorite red shirt into a bear. I was nervous about sending the shirt but the emails and communication I got about it arriving safely and the shipping details were such a big help! The bear came out beautiful and I couldn’t love it more! I was able to ask for certain things I’d like the bear to have and it came back with everything I asked for! Such an amazing job! 5 stars for sure!

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Emily R. (Haverhill, US)
So special!

I love our patchwork bear so much. My grandfather passed away before my son was born. My son is named after my grandfather and I wanted my son to have something of his. I had his favorite polo shirt he wore all the time turned into a bear for my son and it turned out so well! So well made and will be so special for years to come, I can tell.

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Barbara M. (Calgary, CA)
My Keepsake bears

My husband passed away this past January. We were married for 56 years and have two married daughters and five mostly grown grandkids. My husband was a firefighter for 32 years and loved golf. Each person picked one of their dad’s and grandfather’s fireman’s t-shirts and one favorite golf shirt. The bears are exquisite and remind my family always of their father and grandfather. I can’t express how grateful I am to patchwork bears for the job they did for me and my family.

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