What can we make from YOUR clothes?
Your clothes have memories. We help save them.
We all have them: special clothes saved that hold memories from when they were worn. Baby clothes, team jersey, concert t-shirt, wedding dress, and clothes from a lost loved one are items we can repurpose.
We'll turn your clothes into a memory bear so you can save the memories, not the clothes.
Swipe the image to see how we can transform your clothes into an instant heirloom…
We make the process easy:
Place your order
Choose a keepsake and place your order. We can make a memory bear, pillow, bag, quilt, or other animal.
Receive shipping instructions
We'll email shipping instructions and a printable order form to include with your clothes.
Send us your clothes
Send us your clothes with the order form and in a few weeks, you'll receive a keepsake made entirely from your clothes!
Let us make a keepsake from your clothes
Trusted since 2003 & one of Oprah's Favorite Things
We are the ORIGINAL Memory Bear company and one of Oprah's Favorite Things! Don't let just anyone cut up your irreplaceable clothes- we've been trusted to make thousands of memory bears and would love to make one for you.
From start to finish, we take pride in our work. It starts when your clothes arrive- each package is signed for and kept in a secure, indoor facility, safe from theft or bad weather.
We work in a professional sewing studio with a small, talented team of designers and sewers. We take the time with your clothes to create keepsakes that are as special as the people who wore them.
(Photo: Founder, Jennifer Cura at Oprah's Favorite Things Media Event)
Turn children's clothes into a memory bear you see every day
Your children's clothes hold memories from when they were little and they deserve better than a cardboard box or storage bin.
Remember every milestone - from the day you brought them home to their first steps; first day of school to graduation, and all the little memories in between. We'll take turn those clothes into a memory bear that holds all the memories of their childhood.
Remember loved ones gone, but not forgotten
We know it's hard to lose a loved one.
When you want a special way to remember her in their favorite dress, the t-shirt that was so him, or the uniform they proudly wore to work every day- turn their clothing into a Bereavement Bear.
With careful attention to detail and expert workmanship, you can trust your loved one's clothes with us here at The Patchwork Bear. We'll create a memory bear that captures their spirit and put them back in your arms.
Remember Your Big Day Forever
When the wedding day is over, don't store your wedding dress in a box never to be seen again.
Let us turn it into a Wedding Dress Memory Bear so you can enjoy memories of your special day every time you see it. We can also re-purpose it into a quilt, pillow, even a christening gown!
read our reviews
My family and I purchased a variety of items from the Patchwork Bear, including the elephant, bear and hearts made of my Dads clothing. With each item we received we were continuously impressed with the craftsmanship and attention to detail. The hardest days after losing a loved one are the ones when you feel the absence the most. For us it is so helpful to have these tangible reminders of him! Thank you Jen and The Patchwork Bear for the beautiful reminders!
These bears are a beautiful reminder for my sons of their grandfather. He passed away suddenly last year and I wanted my boys to have something of his to remember him by. 🩵 Thank you to The Patchwork Bear for the sweet keepsakes.
I LOVED this iron on template process!!! Your process made it so much easier to visualize the steps to make a bear. I paired this with a matching baby quilt for my colleague's baby shower. She loved it!
They are beautiful thank you so much...
I will be sending more clothes your way to have more bears made for my children and my nieces and nephew's children who will never know my dad, but will always have something of his to cherish
I love them
Got my bear today that I had made for my first grandchild out of his dad’s clothes. It is amazing! I only had a few requests and they fulfilled them perfectly and the workmanship
And turnaround time were beyond belief!!I am just thrilled and I can’t wait to give it to him and make more for the next grandkids!
They are so adorable, and well made! Sweet embroidered faces, sturdy stitching and nice seams. They have the logos/pockets from the shirts which is so cute. We really appreciated being contacted to order a second bunny with the extra fabric from our loved one so it wouldn’t be wasted! This is such a special way to save their clothing.
Thank you so much for the wonderful job you did making my special bear, using my Dad’s favorite vest. I have him placed beside my memory lamp with my Dad’s picture. This little bear brings me joy.
IThank you for making the most exquisite bear to memorialize my dad, who passed away 4 years ago. I had kept a few items of his clothing that were sentimental to me and now I have them all in a keepsake that I can pass on….so grateful🙏❤️
Got my memory bear this week. Way better than I imagined. Had it made from a jacket/shirt my late mother loved and wore often. It's been hanging in my closet for five years, and frankly, it made me a little sad to see it. But made into a silly bear (and I use that term in the BEST way), it makes me smile. It will reside on a shelf, next to photos of the jacket, and my mom wearing it.
This bear is incredible. My friends named their first son after his late father (baby’s grandpa) so when they found school papers from when he had written his name as a young boy I knew I wanted to incorporate that! Now little Larry will have his grandpa with him whenever and wherever he goes! I wasn’t sure how the logos and wording would fit but you guys made it work - and in such a cool way so that it was easy to recognize these were his old shirts! Thank you so much this is amazing!
I removed the bear from the box and immediately began to cry. It’s so perfect and so beautiful. My son is going to cherish this forever. Thank you for taking such great care and know that I’ve already shared with so many people to boost your business. My sincerest thanks.
I love it!
My Mom recently passed away. She and my daughter were to peas 🫛 in a pod. I saved my mom‘s special spring blazer and her favorite Phillies jersey my daughter bought for her to cheer on her favorite team. They will be gifts to my future grandchildren as a cozy reminder of their Great Grandmother Carol.
Expectations were exceeded! Not only was the bear made with detail and excellence, but the team was responsive & kept me up to date throughout the entire process. An easy process with an excellent final product!
So IMPRESSIVE- I will be recommending The Patchwork Bear to everyone. Took my Nana and Papas clothes and had these made; the love and detail that is in each one covering every inch is absolutely perfect - a true reflection of the skills and passion the staff at patchwork bear have THANK YOU ❤️❤️❤️
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