Available in 14” or 18” Sizes
This memory bear is custom made from your loved one’s clothing—such as t-shirts, dress shirts, pajamas, sweaters, or other meaningful garments—to create a heartfelt keepsake you can hold close for years to come. Memory bears are a thoughtful memorial gift to keep for yourself or to share with family members and friends as a lasting reminder of someone dearly loved.
Repurposing a loved one’s clothing into a huggable memory bear can provide comfort during the grieving process and is often chosen as a sympathy or bereavement gift. Each bear is carefully handcrafted with respect and attention to detail in our smoke-free and pet-free workspace.
Bear Size Options
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14” Memory Bear – A smaller keepsake size, perfect for displaying on a shelf, bed, or memory table.
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18” Memory Bear – Our larger, most popular size, ideal for cuddling and holding close.
Both sizes offer optional embroidery for personalization. Coordinating buttons are hand-sewn for the eyes, so these bears are not intended as toys for young children. While cuddling is encouraged, they are meant to be keepsake display pieces.
Personalization Options
Add embroidery for an extra fee, such as:
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Name or initials
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Dates
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Short phrase or poem
Common embroidery placements include the arm, tummy, or feet (space may vary by bear size).
What Can a Memory Bear Be Made From?
Memory bears can be made from:
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T-shirts, dress shirts, pajamas, sweaters
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Pants, dresses, onesies, baby clothing
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Blankets or other meaningful fabric items
Non-ideal materials include sheer fabrics, fragile lace, heavy beading, or sequins. Please wash all items before sending.
How Much Clothing Is Needed?
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14” Bear:
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Adult shirt: typically 1 item
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Baby/toddler clothing: 2–3 items
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18” Bear:
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Small/medium adult clothing: 2 items
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Large adult clothing: usually 1 item
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Baby/toddler clothing: 4–5 items (extra coordinating fabric may be added if needed)
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Multiple clothing items may be combined into one bear—just let us know your preferences.
How to Order
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Select the bear size (14” or 18”) and quantity
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Choose whether you would like embroidery personalization
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Complete checkout
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Download and fill out the Memory Bear Instruction Sheet (one per bear if instructions differ)
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Package clothing securely in waterproof packaging
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Mail to:
The Unlimited Stitch
Attn: Clothing Keepsakes Department
1278 Weatherspoon Drive
Morton, Illinois 61550
Once received, your bear will be lovingly created and shipped back to you.
Production Timeline
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Standard turnaround: 3–4 weeks
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Holiday season: 6–8 weeks
If your order is time-sensitive for bereavement or healing purposes, please reach out—we are always happy to help when possible.
Thank you for trusting The Unlimited Stitch with your loved one’s clothing. It is truly an honor to create these meaningful memory bear keepsakes for you. 💛