Do you have sentimental clothes saved away?
Save the memories your clothes hold in a Memory Bear
Like photos or songs, clothes hold special memories from when they were worn: baby's coming home outfit, game-winning jersey, concert t-shirt or clothes from a loved one who passed away.
Let us turn these clothes into Memory Bear so you can save the memories, not the clothes.
The process is simple:
A Beautiful Way to Repurpose Sentimental Clothes
The Patchwork Bear is the ORIGINAL Memory Bear Company & trusted for over 20 years to turn clothes into keepsakes.
We make all keepsakes in our professional sewing studio in New Jersey and keep you updated every step of the way.
Keep loved ones close
Create an instant heirloom that will be cherished for generations—a memory bear brings the past into the present.
We can use your loved one's clothes or combine clothes from multiple generations for a truly special keepsake bear.
Let's Start Saving Memories
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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.
- Give a GIFT KIT to yourself or a loved one
- Recipient sends their clothes in the enclosed mailing bag
- In a few weeks, receive a bear made entirely from clothes sent! Approximately 4-6 weeks (6-8 weeks from Oct-Dec)
read our reviews
I got a bear from my baby’s going home outfit. Love it. They did beautiful work!!
After suddenly losing my parents together, one of the things I would do is open a drawer and hold this piece of clothing of my mom’s. Then I would put it back away.
Now my sweet Patchwork bear sits atop my dresser and I can hug it anytime I need. Thank you for these special remembrances that you make. So sweet 🥲 ❤️
A cousin sent us this bear made out of old plaid T-shirts from our father who passed away a few years ago. It seemed silly keeping his T-shirts hanging in the closet, so this was the perfect way to have a present reminder as a decoration. He sits on the bookcase in the living room bringing smiles to all.
My emotions were over the top. The workmanship (even to the pocket which matched the pattern) on this Memory Bear is beyond words. Everything is perfect. Thank you, Megan.
I ordered two bereavement bears for my daughters. Their Daddy and my husband was killed in an automobile accident. It has left a huge void in our family. The bears were absolutely amazing! My daughters loved them. I actually plan to order more for my granddaughters for they loved their Papaw greatly. Thank you for the beautiful and well crafted products you provide. They truly are so very special.
Could not be more pleased with the bear you created for my daughter with the fabric I sent from her brother's shirt she had signed when he moved from elementary to middle school/upward basketball jersey and her nanny's favorite shirt. Tears came to our eyes as she opened it. Will be ordering more soon! With appreciation, Shawn Murdock
After my mothers passing, I wanted to do something special to remember her- these memory bunnies are perfect and will be cherished by her daughters and granddaughters. I am thrilled with how great they turned out, and I smile whenever I look at them.
Beautiful craftsmanship. My husband loved the reminder of his mother
Our bears turned out so much better than expected. They are perfect and remind us of our loved one.
At a loss for words on these bitty bears!! They were done for my little grandsons for Christmas from my mom’s denim capri pants. They are 1yr & 3 yrs old right now. One day they’ll understand. 😢
I have to say that the customer service was past awesome!! She made sure that my order was here for Christmas!! Can’t say enough about my bears and ornaments! So very pleased!! I don’t have a picture to share just yet.
I had this done for my daughter for Christmas from my mother’s top. She wore this one of the last times that she was able to hold her great grandson. Can’t explain how special this really is. They did such a wonderful job on this!! Very pleased!!
At a loss for words really. I purchased half a dozen of these for my sister, daughters, and nieces. They were made from my mom’s pajama bottoms. They were so fun and bright! These girls were full of tears on Christmas Day. Such a special moment that day! So well done and will continue to use The Patchwork Bear!!
Amazing quality and handled with care!
I actually am having trouble coming up with the words to describe how happy I am with my order. I was so nervous to send my late mother's clothing out to some strangers to cut them up and make things. I'm so glad I did. Firstly, the Patchwork Team handled everything with cate and respect. They answered all questions I had prior to the order, let me know when they received the clothing so I knew it was safe, had my order weeks before I expected, and despite me not making the deadline for a christmas delivery, STILL had them to me the week before. I gave some special requests and everything came out just beautifully. Thank you. I really cherish these. You used a talent of yours to bring love and joy into the world. Thank you. I'm copying this into all the products i purchased. I bought a lot! 1 bunny, 3 bitty bears, 4 hearts, and 4 birds.
I actually am having trouble coming up with the words to describe how happy I am with my order. I was so nervous to send my late mother's clothing out to some strangers to cut them up and make things. I'm so glad I did. Firstly, the Patchwork Team handled everything with cate and respect. They answered all questions I had prior to the order, let me know when they received the clothing so I knew it was safe, had my order weeks before I expected, and despite me not making the deadline for a christmas delivery, STILL had them to me the week before. I gave some special requests and everything came out just beautifully. Thank you. I really cherish these. You used a talent of yours to bring love and joy into the world. Thank you. I'm copying this into all the products i purchased. I bought a lot! 1 bunny, 3 bitty bears, 4 hearts, and 4 birds.
