Memory Elephant Made from Clothing - Custom Keepsake Gift

Our Memory Elephant is a meaningful keepsake handcrafted from your loved one’s clothing, designed to honor memories, love, and connection that never fade. Slightly larger in body than our memory bears, this elephant stands approximately 18” tall when finished and requires about 50% more clothing material to create its full, cuddly shape.

Elephants have long been a powerful symbol of memory, strength, protection, and enduring love. They are known for their deep emotional bonds and for “never forgetting,” making this memory elephant a beautiful tribute for both baby keepsakes and memorial pieces for those who have passed away.

For baby memory gifts, this elephant is especially sweet and popular. It can be personalized with baby’s name, birth date, weight, and length, creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake made from cherished baby clothes, blankets, or swaddles. For memorial keepsakes, the elephant serves as a gentle reminder of a loved one’s presence, love, and legacy — a comforting piece to hold, display, and treasure.

Each memory elephant is handmade in a smoke-free and pet-free environment. Coordinating button eyes are hand sewn, so this item is not intended as a toy for young children, but rather as a keepsake or display piece where cuddling is still encouraged.

HOW TO ORDER:

1. Select the quantity of memory elephants you’d like made
2. Choose personalization options from the drop-down menu
3. Complete checkout using credit card or PayPal
4. Download and fill out the Memory Elephant Instruction Sheet with your contact information, personalization details, and any special requests (one sheet per elephant if instructions differ)
5. Package your clothing items in waterproof packaging and include the instruction sheet
6. Mail your items to:

The Unlimited Stitch
Attn: Clothing Keepsakes Department
1278 Weatherspoon Drive
Morton, Illinois 61550

Once your items are received, production will begin. Finished elephants typically ship within 3–4 weeks, or 6–8 weeks during the holiday season. Tracking information will be emailed once your order ships.

Common Questions About Memory Elephants

What can an elephant be made from?
Elephants can be made from t-shirts, dress shirts, pajamas, baby clothes, onesies, swaddles, blankets, pants, or similar sewable fabrics such as cotton, flannel, fleece, and knits. Non-ideal materials include sheer fabrics, fragile lace, or heavily beaded items. Please wash all items before sending.

How much clothing is needed?
Because of its larger body shape, the memory elephant requires approximately 1½ times more material than a memory bear.
• Adult large shirts or clothing: 1–2 items
• Baby clothes or onesies: 3–5 items
• Swaddles or baby blankets: 1 large or 2 smaller pieces

Can I use multiple items?
Yes! Multiple clothing items can be combined to create a meaningful and visually balanced elephant. Accent pieces are often used on the ears, feet, and belly.

Can personalization be added?
Yes. Optional embroidery is available for names, dates, birth details, or short phrases. Common placements include the ear, belly, or foot.

What is the elephant stuffed with?
All memory elephants are filled with new 100% polyester Poly-fil batting.

Creating a memory elephant is a heartfelt way to honor life, love, and remembrance. Thank you for trusting The Unlimited Stitch with your cherished clothing — it is truly an honor to create these keepsakes for your family.