These sweet bears were made from from my husband’s shirts for our precious grands. A little piece of their Pops to hold close. ❤️🧸
When I took my new arrival, the Bitty Bear, out of the box I could not believe what I was holding, a tee-shirt that belonged to my best friend and beloved brother David, that was now an adorable, just the right size, bitty bear and you think that you know what its going to look like. Then it arrives and its just so much more than I expected and I was overwhelmed with tears. Corny maybe to some but I lost David 20 years ago this past July and I knew there were places that did this kind of thing. I found The Patchwork Bear as the original makers of this kind of product. I am more than thrilled with and so very, very thankful for the wonderful and compassionate people that put not only the time but the love, I felt it when I saw and held my new buddy! Thank you so much!
When I opened the box and saw my bear I was amazed on the quality and how well my mother’s garments had been put together to create this cute memento. I have placed it in a room where it will remain a subtle reminder of fond memories. Thank you for putting so much care in making it.
The two bears we received from my dads clothes were absolutely stunning, they brought me to tears and far exceeded any expectations I had!
Both bears came out great! The communication was fantastic.
I just absolutely love my bears
How you managed to put right pats of the shirt to
Include all the memories on what shirt is AMAZING
My bereavement bear was made from my mother’s favorite holiday dress. Every time I look at it I picture how beautiful she always looked in this dress. Thank for you amazing work.
My gut said, this is not a scam. Felt even better after I placed first order because of the quick and personal response. Ordered 11 total - sight unseen - my amazing son’s clothes. He died 18 months ago. I was nervous about shipping clothes. Nervous I was going to be disappointed. The end result is more than I ever expected. My family is going to love them and unsure how I am going to be able to wait until Christmas. 12/10 recommend.
I had four memory bears made from my Dad’s special clothes, and they came out beautifully. The team paid close attention to every note I included, and each bear truly reflects the memories tied to those pieces.
My mom, who was so close to my dad, absolutely treasures her bear. She named it Teddy after him, and she tells me every single day how much she loves it.
The craftsmanship is beautiful. The bears are well‑made, arrived earlier than expected, and the leftover fabric was returned neatly. Everything felt thoughtful and respectful.
I would absolutely recommend this company. They are professional, talented, and clearly understand how meaningful these keepsakes are. I love our bears — they truly brought my dad’s memories back to life.
My bear came out amazing. So happy I found yall, I do love it so great job ladies :)
Just rec’d my custom bear made for my grandson. I adore it! What a great memory for his parents and him when he gets older
Old clothes wear just sitting in a box holding so much meaning. Now they are given has a gift holding sweat and honor from the person who wear them. I only wish I would have asked for the hoodie part be attached to the bear also. Thank you
It came out Great! Like the pillow, could've been a little bigger.
It could of been a little bigger. But I ordered the personalized pillow.
I’m so thankful for my bear! It’s beautiful! When I had ord\
ered the bear back in the middle of Aug. it said 6 - 8 weeks, so I thought it wouldn’t arrive until Nov. when I finally received my bear it happened to arrive on what would have been my wedding anniversary to my husband! I’m so happy it arrived at the perfect time. Thank you thank you!
Exactly as I had hoped. The bears are great and even bigger than I expected. Love to see my mom’s clothes getting a second life and as such special keepsakes
OH my goodness! The quality, the workmanship & the results are enduring! Thank you!
I absolutely loved the way the bear turned out. I have shared it with everyone. Had two people interested in getting one.
It came out beautiful and I will cherish it always. Thank you so much
Customer service was amazing! Jennifer reached out soon after I placed my order to let me know the red tote was out of stock and offered a replacement, which was even nicer! Even though it had to be made, I received it very quickly. The bag is very well made and looks very sturdy. I love my new tote bag!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about The Patchwork Bear.
They created this beautiful bereavement bear for me from five of my son Mark’s favorite shirts, and it was absolutely worth the wait. The quality is impeccable. Every stitch, every detail, and the way they thoughtfully incorporated pieces of his clothing is just beautiful.
But this is so much more than a beautifully made bear.
These are shirts my son wore. They hold memories of him, of his personality, of ordinary days that I would give anything to have back. Now those pieces have been lovingly turned into something I can actually hold close when missing him feels unbearable.
Losing a child leaves you reaching for anything that helps you feel connected to them. I can’t wrap my arms around Mark anymore, but I can wrap my arms around this bear made from the clothes that once wrapped around him. There is something incredibly comforting about that.
The details on his little feet—Mark’s name, his birth year, and 2026—made it even more personal and emotional for me.
This bear will have a permanent place in my chair with me, especially on the hard days. It is not just a keepsake. It is something tangible that carries pieces of my son and helps bring a little comfort to my broken heart.
Thank you, The Patchwork Bear, for handling something so precious with such care and for creating something I will treasure for the rest of my life. ❤️
Repeat customer… so many complements on the quilt. Love it!
The Bear came out beautifully. I was originally told that the pleather could not be used because it was too thick of a material, but seeing it used for the inside of the ears and the bottoms of the feet. My Niece will truly cherish it.
This product exceeded my expectations. The setup was simple, and the quality is exceptional.
I purchased a bereavement bear for my 2 year old daughter, Peyton. My husband passed away in June and I wanted to have something she can hold onto when she misses or thinks of daddy. It was beautifully put together and is now part of our nighttime routine. We give daddy bear a hug and a kiss and let him know how much we love him.
I want to thank the team for this. Also, acknowledge the exceptional communication. I so appreciated receiving an email that my husbands shirts arrived safe and sound and for the option to have what was left sent back. Sincerely, thank you.
