Custom Pillows to Honor & Remember Someone Special
A Memory Keepsake Pillow made from your loved one’s clothing is a beautiful way to preserve memories, celebrate a life, and provide comfort during the grieving process. Whether made from t-shirts, dress shirts, pajamas, sweaters, or other meaningful clothing items, these pillows become huggable reminders of someone you love. They are perfect for personal use or as a thoughtful sympathy, bereavement, or memorial gift for family and friends.
Repurposing a loved one’s clothing into a pillow can help with healing and provide a tangible connection that brings comfort when coping with loss. It is a lasting, sentimental keepsake that can be cherished for generations.
Personalization Options
Make your memory pillow truly unique with personalization:
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Embroidered name, dates, or initials
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Custom poems, meaningful quotes, or letters
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Signature embroidery or short messages
You can select personalization from the dropdown menus during checkout and provide exact wording in the comments section. Standard text can read:
"This is a shirt I used to wear. Whenever you hold it, know that I am there."
How the Pillows Are Made
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T-shirts and casual clothing: We create a lapped back opening for easy removal of the pillow insert.
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Dress shirts or polos: Collars are left intact unless specified otherwise, with buttons as the access point for the pillow form.
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Patchwork Pillows: Multiple clothing items can be combined to make a unique patchwork design. This is ideal for families who want to incorporate several pieces into one pillow.
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Fabric suitability: Most materials can be used including cotton, flannel, fleece, knit fabrics, and sweaters. Avoid fragile lace, sheer material, or heavily beaded fabrics.
Pillow Sizes
Choose a size based on your clothing items and display preference:
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12” x 16”
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14” x 14”
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16” x 16”
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18” x 18”
We will advise on size if a logo, graphic, or special feature needs to be highlighted.
How to Order
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Select the quantity and size of pillows you want.
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Choose personalization options if desired.
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Complete checkout with credit card or PayPal.
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Download and print the Memory Pillow Instruction Sheet and fill it out with:
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Contact info
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Personalization requests
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Any special instructions
(One sheet per pillow if details differ.)
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Package your clothing items in waterproof packaging (polymailer or clear plastic bag) with the instruction sheet included.
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Mail to:
The Unlimited Stitch
Attn: Clothing Keepsakes Department
1278 Weatherspoon Drive
Morton, Illinois 61550
Please let us know when your items are shipped so we can watch for delivery.
Production Timeline
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Standard: 3–4 weeks
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Peak season: 4–6 weeks
Please allow 6–8 weeks if your order includes multiple items or heavy personalization. If your order is needed sooner for grieving or memorial purposes, contact us — we will prioritize when possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use multiple items of clothing in one pillow?
Yes! We can create a patchwork memory pillow using pieces from several clothing items. This option is perfect for creating a more comprehensive keepsake.
How do you handle collars, buttons, or delicate features?
Dress shirt collars are left intact unless specified. Buttons are preserved, and a zipper or lapped envelope back allows for easy removal of the pillow insert for washing.
What if I want embroidery on a plaid or patterned shirt?
If a shirt’s pattern makes direct stitching challenging, we add a small patch to display text, poem, or signature clearly.
Why make a memory pillow?
Memory pillows offer a tangible, comforting connection to a loved one, helping with the grieving process and preserving cherished memories in a huggable, functional form. They are an enduring way to honor someone who has passed and can provide comfort for years to come.
A Personal Note
Thank you for trusting The Unlimited Stitch with your loved one’s clothing. Every pillow is crafted with care, attention, and respect to create a keepsake that honors their memory and helps you hold onto cherished moments.