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Handmade Memory Bears, made from the sentimental clothes you saved

Send us meaningful clothing and we'll turn it into a handmade Memory Bear you can hold, gift, and remember.

Not sure which bear to choose?

Watch this 2-minute video from Jen, founder of The Patchwork Bear and find out.

How Many Clothes To Make A Memory Bear? - YouTube

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How Many Clothes To Make A Memory Bear? The Patchwork Bear

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Simple Memory Bear

made with one adult shirt

Shop SIMPLE BEAR

Two-Shirt Bear

made with two adult shirts

Shop TWO-SHIRT BEAR

Original Memory Bear

made with 3-5 adult clothes

Shop ORIGINAL BEAR

Looking for something specific?

We also make Baby Clothes Bears, Bereavement Bears, Necktie Bears, Wedding Bears and more.

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What is a memory bear?

We all have them: special clothes saved that hold memories from when they were worn. Baby clothes, team jersey, concert t-shirt, wedding dress, even clothes from a lost loved one.

A memory bear is a keepsake made from these sentimental clothes, so you can save the memories, not the clothes.

Your clothes have memories. We help save them.

What sentimental clothes do you have saved away?

(Swipe the image to see how we can transform your clothes into an instant heirloom)

We create your keepsake: How it works

Creating a keepsake with The Patchwork Bear is easy. Our caring, professional team guides your clothes through each step, so you can feel confident your memories are in the best hands.


Choose your bear & place your order

Send us your clothes

After you order, we’ll email shipping instructions & order form to include with your clothes. We’ll guide you on what works best.

We create your keepsake

Our talented makers turn your clothes into a one-of-a-kind keepsake, with attention to detail and respect for your memories.


Meet the team making your memory bear

A small group of makers in our studio, working by hand on every bear we make.

Meet The Patchwork Bear Design Team - YouTube

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Meet The Patchwork Bear Design Team The Patchwork Bear

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Holly C.

The Original Memory Bear

Beautiful Bears

My husband passed away in May. He had several shirts he wore all the time that I wanted to something with but didn't know what. I came across this site and thought it was a wonderful idea. Sent the shirts off in August and got them yesterday. I couldn't be more delighted in how they turned out. I will be keeping two and giving the other two to his mother and sister. I highly recommend this company to anyone.

10/24/2026

Karen H.

A Simple Memory Bear made with one shirt

Love my bear

This bear looks so beautiful made with my mother's everyday casual shirt. I absolutely love it. Everytime I see it I get excited and feel so good. Thank you for taking care of the only piece of clothing I have from my mother and turning into a beautiful gift that we will keep in the family.

10/24/2026

Jan W.

The Patchwork Bear

A whole beautiful bear family...

I started by sending in clothes with an order for 1 bear. Jen then emailed me to let me know I sent enough clothes for a small family of bears. I increased my order to a total of 4 (and received a discount for the additional ones). I just received them. The bears are beautiful and well made. Each one is different. I couldn't be happier with the process, or the result!

10/21/2026

Julie H.

A Simple Memory Bear made with one shirt

The most precious keepsake

These sweet bears were made from from my husband’s shirts for our precious grands. A little piece of their Pops to hold close. ❤️🧸

10/19/2026

JR

Bitty Bear

Took my breath away

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!

10/18/2026

Lisa S.

The Patchwork Bear

Friend Memory Bear.

I held on to these clothes for 29 years after Steven’s death. I decided I needed to do something with them instead of just sitting in my closet. I found The Patchwork Bear. They made this beautiful bear out of the 3 items I sent them. A flannel shirt I had bought him for the Christmas before his death, his fraternity pledge shirt and the wristband from when we played in the Bulls 3 on 3 tournament. I would recommend them to anyone that has clothes from a loved one.

10/17/2026

michelle w.

Two-Shirt Memory Bear

A perfect memento

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.

10/17/2026

JR

The Patchwork Bear

Beautiful

I just received two bears that I had made for myself. One is a bitty bear made from my youngest brother's tee shirts. He passed 20 years ago this year and I just absolutely love this little guy. The bereavement bear was made from a pair of my mom's sleep pants and my younger brothers sleep pants. I bought them as gifts for them. My mom passed in 2023 and I am just so happy, thrilled and they are absolutely adorable and made extremely well and I and just so very happy with them.

10/16/2026

Melody A.

The Original Memory Bear

Memory Bears

The two bears we received from my dads clothes were absolutely stunning, they brought me to tears and far exceeded any expectations I had!

10/16/2026

Lisa K.

Two-Shirt Memory Bear

Best memory bear

Both bears came out great! The communication was fantastic.

10/16/2026

Donna D.

A Simple Memory Bear made with one shirt

My love Bear

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

10/15/2026

Sandra S.

The Patchwork Bear

Grandpa Memories

My husband passed on March 2026. I wanted a way for our family to always remember him. Patchwork Bears has made 22 bears from all his shirt which I have given out to our Kids and Grandkids. Beautiful work

10/14/2026

Colleen L.

Bereavement Bear with poem in heart

A True Treasure

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.

10/11/2026

sue h.

A Simple Memory Bear made with one shirt

Simply the Best

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.

10/11/2026

LYNN-MARY

The Original Memory Bear

A Beautiful Way to Keep My Dad’s Memory Alive

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.

10/11/2026


Common questions we’re often asked before getting started

How many clothes should I send?

It depends on the bear you choose. Our Simple Memory Bear uses one shirt, the Two-Shirt Bear uses two shirts, and our Original Memory Bear is made from 3-5 clothing items.

Can I make more than one memory bear from the same clothing item?

In some cases, yes. Larger items like adult long-sleeved shirts or dresses can typically be used to make two bears.

If you’re hoping to create multiple bears, it’s easiest to order them together so we can plan the best use of the fabric from the start.

What happens to any leftover fabric?

After you order, we’ll email an order form to include with your clothes. There’s a place to let us know if you’d like any remaining fabric returned with your finished bear.

How long does it take?

Once we receive your clothes in our studio, it typically takes 4–6 weeks to create your memory bear. During busy seasons and holidays, please allow a little extra time, closer to 5–7 weeks.

Can you work with worn or well-loved clothes?

Yes. Meaning matters more than perfection. We carefully work with well-loved items and add a stabilizing fabric to the back of all clothes to help with durability and shape.

Your clothes: recycled, remade, remembered.

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The Original Memory Bear

10/24/2026

Holly C.

St Louis, US

Beautiful Bears

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A Simple Memory Bear made with one shirt

10/24/2026

Karen H.

Hanover, US

Love my bear

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A Simple Memory Bear made with one shirt

10/19/2026

Julie H.

McKinney, US

The most precious keepsake

These sweet bears were made from from my husband’s shirts for our precious grands. A little piece of their Pops to hold close. ❤️🧸

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Bitty Bear

10/18/2026

JR

Lake Hopatcong, US

Took my breath away

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Two-Shirt Memory Bear

10/17/2026

michelle w.

Allentown, US

A perfect memento

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The Original Memory Bear

10/16/2026

Melody A.

Big Lake, US

Memory Bears

The two bears we received from my dads clothes were absolutely stunning, they brought me to tears and far exceeded any expectations I had!

Read more

Two-Shirt Memory Bear

10/16/2026

Lisa K.

Springfield, US

Best memory bear

Both bears came out great! The communication was fantastic.

Read more

A Simple Memory Bear made with one shirt

10/15/2026

Donna D.

New York, US

My love Bear

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

Read more

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