gently, one step at a time
How a memory bear is made
You don’t need to have everything figured out. I’ll guide you through each part.
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one
Reach out
Send me a note through the contact page. Tell me about the person you’re remembering and what clothing you have. Photos of the clothes help.
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two
Choose the clothes
We’ll decide together which pieces become the body, arms, ears and paws, and any details to keep, like a pocket, button or embroidered name.
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three
Send them to me
I’ll send you simple packing and shipping instructions. Every piece is handled with care and kept safe while I work.
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four
I sew by hand
Each bear is cut, stitched and finished by hand. This usually takes about [X weeks]. I’ll send you a photo before it ships.
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five
Your bear comes home
Your bear arrives gently wrapped with a handwritten note. [Any leftover fabric is returned with it.]
Pricing
Memory bears start at [YOUR PRICE].
[Add details here: sizes offered, extras such as an embroidered name or date, and shipping costs.]
Questions families often ask
What kinds of clothing work?
[Her answer. For example: shirts, sweaters, flannels, dresses, uniforms and baby clothes. Let her say which fabrics work best and which are hard to use.]
How much clothing do I need to send?
[Her answer: how many shirts or how much fabric one bear needs.]
Should I wash the clothes first?
[Her answer. Some families want to keep the scent, so let them know what she recommends.]
How long does it take?
[About X weeks from when the clothing arrives. Mention if she can help with a date that matters, such as an anniversary or holiday.]
Can you make more than one bear from the same clothes?
[Her answer, and any family pricing.]
Will I get my leftover clothing back?
[Her answer.]