made with love, from the clothes they wore

A bear to hug when you can’t hug them.

Every memory bear is sewn by hand from your loved one’s shirts, sweaters or favorite things. It’s a soft way to keep them near.

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Hands stitching a memory bear, with pieces of fabric nearby

What is a memory bear?

It’s a teddy bear made from the clothing of someone who has died. A plaid shirt becomes a tummy, a sweater becomes soft arms, and a pocket or button stays just where it was.

Families keep them on a bed or in a favorite chair, and hold them on the hard days. Many become heirlooms.

How a bear is made

each one different, like the people they hold

A few bears that went home

Memory bear made from [description]
[Grandpa’s flannels]
Memory bear made from [description]
[Mom’s Sunday dress]
Memory bear made from [description]
[A firefighter’s shirt]
Memory bear made from [description]
[A favorite hoodie]
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How ordering works

  1. one

    Reach out

    Tell me a little about who you’re remembering.

  2. two

    Choose the clothes

    We’ll decide together which pieces go where.

  3. three

    I sew by hand

    Each bear takes about [X weeks] of careful work.

  4. four

    Your bear comes home

    Wrapped with care, with a handwritten note.

Pricing and questions

Dear friend,

[A short letter from her: why she makes memory bears and how she thinks of each family while she sews. Two or three sentences here; the full story lives on the My Story page.]

With love, [Her Name]

[Her Name] at her sewing table

Read my story

“[A client’s words about their bear]”
— [Client first name]
“[Another client’s words]”
— [Client first name]

whenever you’re ready

Start your memory bear

There’s no rush and no pressure. Send me a note, and I’ll write back personally.

Send me a note