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Memory Bear made with running t-shirts. Saving memories by The Patchwork Bear
Memory bear detail with guitar design
Memory Bear made with favorite shirts
Princeton memory bear with orange and gray accents
Memory bear made from patchwork fabric

The Original Memory Bear

$ 150.00

RECYCLED: Save the memories your clothes hold

REMADE: Place your order, we send shipping instructions & order form, you send your clothes

REMEMBERED: Perfect for celebrating milestones, honoring loved ones, or simply to clear closet clutter


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:

  • 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...

Made with 1-5 adult size clothes.
For baby or infant-size clothes, please order My First Memory Bear

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.


    WE MAKE IT EASY to have a keepsake made out of your most sentimental clothes.

    1. Order your keepsake product
    2. We EMAIL shipping instructions & a printable order form.
    3. Send your clothes to The Patchwork Bear
    4. You'll receive your keepsake in just a few weeks. Instant heirloom!
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    Customer Reviews

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    Brenda F.
    The Best Work Ever

    I absolutely love this bear. The workmanship is excellent. I love the way the nose and eyes are done. I am so impressed and will cherish it.

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    jamie g.
    Couldn’t be happier!

    I got two bears made for my daughters who lost their Dad. Such good quality work. I’m so happy with them and I can’t wait to give them for Christmas.

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    Barbara V.H.
    Just received my 8th teddy bear.

    They are all adorable!❤️

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    Bonnie Z.
    The best memory gift you can give.

    I took my late husband's ties and had a memory bear made for our daughter. Now she will always a piece of her dad with her. The Patchwork Bear Team did a beautiful job!

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    Jennifer S.
    Just ordered my 4th Bear!

    My mom sleeps with her Keepsake Bear every night. They are wonderfully and lovingly made. Thank you so much.

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    Sheila N.
    Love my bear

    The bear arrived nicely packed. I was so impressed at the professional and thoughtful crafting of the bear. We used a sweater that my mom wore frequently. I gifted it to my sister as she was having a particularly difficult time after loosing our mom. She was thrilled to receive such a thoughtful and lovely gift.

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    Tammy S.
    A gift

    The bear came and it was just awesome. I love the way all these colors came together. The gift will be one my great nephew can treasure forever.

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    A D.G.
    Sweet Reminders

    I absolutely love these beautifully crafted, high quality bears. I am planning to gift these to my family as loving reminders of my Dad. The talented team members at Patchwork Bear are truly angels that bring joy to so many.
    Thank You So Very Much ❤️

    Team members with handmade bears

    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.