The Original Memory Bear
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
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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:
- 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.
- Order your keepsake product
- We EMAIL shipping instructions & a printable order form.
- Send your clothes to The Patchwork Bear
- You'll receive your keepsake in just a few weeks. Instant heirloom!
Customer Reviews
The memory bear, bunny and elephants I received are beautiful and used special clothing from my mom who passed away. It is so nice to have her memory with me every time I look at these incredible keepsakes. The elephants went to my grandchildren, her great grandkids and they mean so much. Thanks so much Patchwork Bear!
I had 4 bears made out of my husband’s shirts I had each daughter pick a shirt as well as myself something we can hold and hug when we feel lonely and sad they beautifully made and so much appreciated thank you so much love and prayers to everyone
I love it! I knew I wanted to do something with a group of old, but treasured, shirts. I didn't need another quilt and I don't really use throw pillows, so the bear was perfect and all of the choices made with my requests of what I wanted displayed were amazing!
He is beautiful and I’m so happy to have a sweet memory of my husband and his favorite shirts that remind me of him. Beautiful designed.
My husband’s uniform was Hawaiian shirts. I had four bears made from our four daughters
I am so pleased how they turned out. I think they are going to be surprised and love them.
Definitely a special keepsake!
I was so happy with my bear, I cried. My spouse has been gone for 14 years, and it brought back so many memories. From his first duty station to his last and his compassion for Habitat for Humanity when he retired. I received a message that I had circled too close to the picture I wanted to use, but I left it in their hands, and they did a splendid job. My daughter has already claimed it after I pass away. My son on the other hand won't get as many of his Dad's T-shirts. Thank you for the wonderful workmanship and loving care. C. Gerber
Got my bear today and hands down in love with the workmanship and the placement of everything. I asked for something specific to be done and they knocked it out of the park. Would highly recommend this company to anybody.
Perfect!
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.
