Meaningful Keepsakes Made from Your Sentimental Clothes
Are you saving special clothes you can’t let go of?
Tucked away in closets and bins are the outfits that mean the most—baby’s first onesie, dad’s old flannel, grandma’s robe, your college t-shirt...
We transform those sentimental clothes into handmade memory bears and keepsakes, so you can see, touch, and feel the love every day.
It's easy to have a keepsake made from your clothes
Place your order, then we email shipping instructions
Choose + send us your clothes that hold special memories
We make your keepsake and you'll receive it in just a few weeks
meet the team
Real People. Real Memories
We’re a small, talented team working together in our Pennington, NJ sewing studio. Stop by and say hi! We’d love to meet you and show where your keepsakes are made.
Trusted Experience
The Original Memory Bear Company
For over 20 years, thousands of families have trusted us to turn their clothes into meaningful keepsakes. We combine our experience, craftsmanship, and care in every stitch.
made with meaning
Every bear tells a story
We don’t just sew, we listen. Each piece is made with your memories in mind, so your finished bear feels personal, special, and full of heart.
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from 1312 reviews
Everything I expected and more. I lost my husband 20 months ago. Having his clothes turned into something so beautiful makes me feel happy. I plan to have more of his clothing make into a quilt. Thanks so much for doing a great job.
Thank you so much! The bears are absolutely amazing. They came out wonderful. They brought tears to our eyes.
This quilt is perfect. I am so happy it was made. I was almost too scared to send the last of my late Nana's dresses. I am so glad I did because it really is perfect. Beautiful stitching and a sturdy backing on the quilt. My quilt was shipped back in a sturdy box. I am happy the quilt was so well protected for shipping.
My patchwork puppy is adorable. It is a perfect blend of my son's baby clothes. I love it.
Thank you so much to the Patchwork Bear for making this Christmas without my mom, "Bearable." Every smile in this picture comes after many tears, hugs, and a lot of "I remember that shirt." followed by a special memory story of my mom. Christmas is so difficult for us. It was her favorite holiday. I can promise you that every bear will have to endure a lot of tears, but they will also be held and cuddled and loved a lot. It's a good thing they are SO WELL-MADE. Each one is so different, personal, and exceptional. You did that for my family. I really cannot thank you enough.
My dad passed away in July, and I noticed everyone wanted to take his T-shirts as a special memory. We had all of his dress shirts left so when I found this site I got an idea....I sent them in and on Chrismas Eve I had everyone pick a bag abd open them all at once. The tears flowed and joy emerged. Everyone was overjoyed to have such a sweet memory that will last forever. Thank you to the talented seamstresses who made this blessing possible.
We had previously purchased a memory bear, so when my mom passed away a couple of months ago, I knew I would be buying again. I bought bears and ornaments for myself, my dad, siblings, and nieces, and they are simply perfect. To know we have something of my mom’s to remember her by means the world to my family. I can’t thank you enough for all of the hard work and care that went into making these memories for us!
Thank you so much for the custom bears out of my dad’s Burberry trench. My sisters were so excited!!!
First and foremost these ladies go above and beyond. The communication is wonderful!
We got my son a bear to remember his pap pap. He cried and said that’s my pap paps handwriting and his clothes, I’ll forever have long lasting memories.
The bear was absolutely beautiful! It was the perfect gift for my son’s girlfriend and created a timeless memory! Your work is always exceptional!!!
Absolutely exceptional work!
You went above and beyond to get this most precious gift to me before Christmas for my daughter!
Thank you so very much!
I highly recommend and would give 10 stars!!!
I cannot put into words how much this bereavement bear means to me. Holding it truly feels like a hug from my loved one. The craftsmanship and quality are exceptional, but the comfort it brings is priceless. What stands out most is the compassion behind the work—you can tell it was made with great care, sensitivity, and respect for the memories it represents. This is a deeply meaningful and healing keepsake that I will always cherish.
Absolutely the most unique memory of my husband has been created by the staff at Patchwork Bears. High quality, attention to each detail. A treasure to cherish in his memory.
My patchwork bear made from shirts from my mom and dad is incredible. It helps turn grief at their loss to happy memories. Got one for me and one for my daughter. Love them.
Look no further than The Patchwork Bear. I lost my husband unexpectedly 19 months ago. He was known for wearing Aloha shirts every day and had an extensive collection. I chose 2 shirts for the creation of each of the 4 bears I ordered, representing the favorite colors of my grand kids. The 4 bears were exquisitely crafted. The cutting of the fabric to enhance the prints was artfully done. I visited several sites before ordering, and found that The Patchwork Bears are without equal. Tears of joy flowed upon opening the box, thank you for your creativity, artistic eye, and skill. My wishes were beautifully fulfilled. ❤️
Safe & Secure
We go above and beyond to ensure your cherished items are safe with us. Packages are signed for when delivered and kept secure in our professional sewing studio in NJ.
Trust & Experience
With over 20 years of experience and 1000's of reviews, we're the ORIGINAL Memory Bear Company & Oprah's Favorite Thing. Don't trust just anyone to cut your clothes. We've got you.
Love & Care
Each keepsake is carefully designed to capture the unique qualities of your clothes. Our talented team takes care to create keepsakes that are as special as the people who wore them.
Turn baby clothes into a memory bear you see every day
Your baby's clothes deserve better than a cardboard box or storage bin.
Remember every milestone—from their first laugh to the day they crawled across the living room floor—when you turn their infant clothes into a special keepsake.
Remember loved ones gone, but not forgotten
We know it's hard to lose a loved one.
When you want a dignified way to remember the last time you saw her in her favorite dress, the t-shirts that were so him, or the uniform they proudly wore to work every day, turn their clothing into a Bereavement Bear.
The Patchwork Bear focuses on careful attention to detail and quality workmanship. You can trust your loved ones clothing with us to turn them into a keepsake you’ll cherish forever.
Remembering your big day forever
Now that the big day is over, don't store your dress in a box! We will repurpose it into a keepsake patchwork bear, quilt, or pillow.
Save all your memories in one special keepsake
From baby clothes to wedding dress; favorite t-shirt to grandma's robe, let us turn your sentimental clothes into an instant heirloom