T Shirt Teddy 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
- Description
- ORDER PROCESS
Do you have a few t-shirts you just can't part with? We can turn them into a memory bear! Depending on the size and condition of the shirt, we need 1-3 adult size t-shirts to make one memory bear.
Note: Large graphics on shirts will need to be cropped to fit our bear patterns.
How does it work?
1. Place your order here online.
2. We will EMAIL shipping instructions**, including tips on choosing clothes and printable order form. Just pick your clothes, fill out the ORDER FORM and send them to:
The Patchwork Bear, 174 Nassau Street #210, Princeton, NJ 08542
3. Approximately 5-7 weeks after we receive your clothes, your custom Keepsake Memory Bear will be complete and shipped back to you! May take longer during holiday and peak seasons).
That's all there is to it! Easy peasy.
**If you would like to give a Memory Bear as a gift, please order our Memory Bear Gift Kit. (It's the same as this memory bear, just packaged for gift giving!)
Please note: These are keepsake memory bears and not toys. They are not designed or intended for use as a toy for children of any age. While we do not use any buttons, plastic eyes or small parts, they are made entirely from your clothes and therefore have not been tested and do not conform to any safety standards or guidelines in place for children’s toys.The Patchwork Bear does not accept any liability for the misuse of these keepsakes.
Step 1: Order your keepsake product
Step 2: We EMAIL shipping instructions & a printable order form.
Step 3: Send your clothes to the patchwork bear
Step 4: receive your keepsake in just a few weeks. Instant heirloom!
All packages sent to us are signed for upon receipt and kept in a safe, indoor location. We know your clothes are irreplaceable and we take great care throughout the process
Please allow 4-6 weeks for memory bears & animals; 8-12 weeks for quilts & bags. May take longer during holidays (Oct-Dec).
CONTACT US if you have a specific deadline or any questions. We can't wait to help you save your memories!
Customer Reviews
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!
I ordered 3 memory bears for myself and my two girls. The bears are absolutely perfect. So much detail and perfect matching. Thank you!
I almost cried when I unboxed my bear! It was PERFECT!!!! I will always cherish this memories bear made out of my dad’s favorite shirt! Thank you again!
Making the patch work bear out of my mother’s favorite jacket for my soon to be grandchild is so precious to me! She just passed away last year and I know she would love nothing more than to hold this precious baby. Now every time I see the baby holding this bear I will think of her watching over him or her.
We got two bears for our kids, made out of their grandfathers shirts as we lost him last year. It's a wonderful keepsake- the bears are soft, well made, and look adorable. Thank you for offering a place for celebrating and healing.
I cried when I opened the box because my teddy bear is so precious to me. It is made from one of my late husband's favorite shirts. I feel like I'm hugging him when I hug the teddy bear. Absolutely worth every penny!
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.
award winning
One of Oprahs's Favorite Things
If OPRAH trusts us, you can too! In 2017, we were thrilled to have our Memory Bear chosen as one of Oprah's Favorite Things.
Our products have received numerous awards and recognition, notably the Creative Child Product of the Year and Oprah's Favorite Things List.
