The Original Memory Bear, personalized
RECYCLED: Save the memories your clothes hold
REMADE: Made entirely from sentimental clothes
REMEMBERED: Perfect for celebrating milestones, honoring loved ones, or simply to clear closet clutter
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Your clothes hold memories from when you wore them. We help save them by turning them into a MEMORY BEAR. 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...
Choose 1-2 adult or 4-6 child
For baby or infant-size clothes, please order My First Memory Bear
Please allow 6-8 weeks to make your bear (+shipping time)
*This Memory Bear INCLUDES custom personalization on one foot and measures approximately 17 inches tall
Want to give this as a gift and you don't have the clothes? Order a MEMORY BEAR GIFT KIT (ships in 1-2 business days)
WE MAKE IT EASY to have a keepsake made out of your most sentimental clothes.
- Order your keepsake product
- Choose clothes that hold special memories
- Send your clothes to The Patchwork Bear
- You'll receive your keepsake in just a few weeks. Instant heirloom!
The bear came back, and it looks excellent! Better than anything in a store. My 90 year old mother passed away last April. Her grandson (my nephew) and his wife were expecting a baby in November. My mother was looking forward to seeing her great-granddaughter, which obviously didn't get to happen. While cleaning out her closet, I found one of her favorite sweaters that she often wore. After checking to be sure that my sister didn't want it, I sent it in to have a Memory Bear made of it. It arrived a few weeks later - and my mother's great-grand daughter arrived a couple of weeks after that! Interestingly, the teddy bear even has the smell of my mother's perfume on it! So in a few weeks, the memory bear will be the baby's gift from her great-grandmother; Omi!
Thanks for a GREAT JOB!
This difficult process was met with the most efficient and considerate staff! The reality of being in a position to want a memory bear in itself was almost heartbreaking to think about. I tearfully parted with five items of my son's at the post office. I got a reassuring text a few days later that his items had been received. That was so reassuring. They followed up with questions regarding my wishes and were able to make me four bears instead of just the one! They came perfectly packaged and were met with tears of sadness and joy. They turned out perfect! I can't say enough about the care and consideration of this process. It's been almost five and a half years since I lost my oldest son and I will cherish my bear for the rest of my life. Much love to all!!!
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.
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.
They are all adorable!❤️
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!
My mom sleeps with her Keepsake Bear every night. They are wonderfully and lovingly made. Thank you so much.
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.
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.