Custom Memory Pillow from Loved One’s Clothing | Memorial Keepsake

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:

• Embroidered name, dates, or initials
• Custom poems, meaningful quotes, or letters
• 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

• T-shirts and casual clothing: We create a lapped back opening for easy removal of the pillow insert.
• Dress shirts or polos: Collars are left intact unless specified otherwise, with buttons as the access point for the pillow form.
• 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.
• 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:

• 12” x 16”
• 14” x 14”
• 16” x 16”
• 18” x 18”

We will advise on size if a logo, graphic, or special feature needs to be highlighted.

How to Order

1. Select the quantity and size of pillows you want.
2. Choose personalization options if desired.
3. Complete checkout with credit card or PayPal.
4. Download and print the Memory Pillow Instruction Sheet and fill it out with:
   1. Contact info
   2. Personalization requests
   3. Any special instructions
      (One sheet per pillow if details differ.)
5. Package your clothing items in waterproof packaging (polymailer or clear plastic bag) with the instruction sheet included.
6. 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

• Standard: 3–4 weeks
• 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.