Memory bear keepsake - teddy from clothing / shirt

£50.00


  • Place your order

    including any personalisation and special order notes

  • Post us your clothing

    you'll receive an email with the postal address after ordering

  • Clothing received

    we will email you to let you know your clothing has been received

  • Posting your order

    once Sarah has finished your order, we will let you know it has been posted

DESCRIPTION

Our personalised memory bear keepsakes are lovingly handmade from your loved one’s clothing. These unique memorial teddy bears offer a comforting way to cherish treasured memories, providing support during times of grief. A thoughtful bereavement gift for grandchildren to remember a grandparent, each custom memory bear is a lasting tribute you can treasure forever.

CLOTHING

  • Bears are best made from shirts, t-shirts or jumpers
  • Each bear uses approx. 6 x A4 sized pieces of fabric
  • Made from 1 to 5 items of clothing - the more items, the more varied your bear will look

HOW TO PERSONALISE

You can an embroidered words on their paws, a felt belly patch or both

PAWS

  • Text embroidered on one or both paws
  • Popular options include dates or names
  • Maximum 3 lines, 8 characters per line

BELLY

  • Quote, name or message embroidered on a felt heart
  • Maximum 5 lines, total 100 characters
  • The most popular quote is  "These are clothes I used to wear, hold me close and I'll be there"
  • See our blog post 10 Quotes for memory keepsakes  for other quote ideas

HANDWRITING BELLY

  • Your loved ones handwriting embroidered onto a felt heart
  • Send a photo or a copy of the handwriting with the clothing

PRODUCT DETAILS

  • The bears are approx. 30 cm tall
  • Stuffing is a hollowfibre filling
  • Please note this product is not suitable for children under 14 years of age and is meant as a keepsake not a toy. This is because the nature of using your recycled clothes, means the keepsakes can not be CE tested

Frequently Asked Questions

Clothing

I have lots of clothing, can I send it all?

Feel free to send what clothing you want, and we'll use what we can and return what is not used. If there are certain items you prefer, please just add an order note.

Can you return unused clothing pieces?

Of course, just choose the "return clothing" option when placing the order.

Can you use a certain logo / image?

Please add a note saying what you'd like to be used & where. If there are any issues when it comes to sewing, we'll send you an email.

Can you make keepsakes out of all clothing?

We can use most clothing. We can back more delicate fabrics before sewing, so even thin fabric (such as lace / scarfs) or loose knitted jumpers can be used.

Personalisation

Can I order several items with different personalisation?

Yes. Just add a note in the personalisation field saying what you'd like on each item, making a note if you want certain clothing.

If there is any confusion, we'll email you before starting your order.

Do you take custom requests?

Please reach out if you want anything that isn't on the website, and we are always willing to make new things!

How do I get clothing to you?

After you place an order, you'll receive an email with an address to post your clothing to. Be sure to also include your name / order number, so we know who's order the clothing belongs to!

General shop questions

Please see our general FAQ page

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Janice Seymour
Keepsake bears

Omg they made me cry! They are totally beautiful. Thankyou so much!

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Natalie Collins
Beautiful memory bears

I ordered 3 bears in memory of my Nan who recently passed. The beautifully made bears are such a comfort to myself and the two family members I ordered them for. I added a voicemail message from my Nan to the voice recorder which has been a really special touch. Thank you so much!

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katie cook
Love memory teddy bear

recommended by my sister in law I have ordered 2 memory bears. Material chosen by my two daughters from their nana's clothing. First one has arrived and it's incredible. So beautifully made, my eldest is over the moon, its like she has her nana with her. Her cat won't leave it alone and she hates cuddly toys but lives this. thank you so much. Can't wait to receive the next one.

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Lynne Smith
Memory Bear

Lovely Bear made with my late mum clothes
I love it

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Sandra Eley
Memory Bear

I am absolutely delighted with my memory bear he’s beautiful and is exactly what I was hoping for. I’m sure my daughter will be thrilled too

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Neve cooper
Amazing

So amazing and a great way to remember a loved one and the seller is great at communicating and it’s just such a great process and outcome

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Y.w.
Beautiful memory bears

I ordered 3 memory bears for family Christmas presents, my sister in law ordered 2 bears and a memory cushion. They are absolutely beautiful,the attention to detail is fantastic, the bears look amazing.There were lots of tears on Christmas day, but they were happy memory tears of a mum and grandmother. My son said 'I remember nan in the cardigan now on my special bear. All the family members love their bears and my brother loves his cushion. Thank you Sarah so much for all the love and hard work you put in to each bear . I would highly recommend 2 Green monkeys for any memory keepsakes.

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C.
Beautiful keepsake

I ordered 4 memory bears for myself and family members. Sarah kept in contact and sent them quickly. They were amazing, really well stitched and wrapped beautifully. My sister burst in to tears when she saw hers. I would highly recommend 2 Green Monkeys.

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Toni Gilbert
Memory Bears & Heart Keepsake

I'm completely over the moon with my recent order from Sarah. The bears will be a reminder for my children as this will be the 1st Christmas since my mum passed and I know they will love them. Many thanks for making such wonderful keepsakes that will be forever treasured xxx

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ALISON Campbell
Memory Bears

Just wonderful. Lovely teddies well made. So glad we used 2Green Monkeys for these very special keepsakes for me to remember my husband and my 3 children their father. Thank you so much we will love them forever.xxxx

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Nicola Bell
The most special gift 💝

Thank you so much for the most gorgeous special keep sake teddy for my daughter after losing her best friend . Means the absolute world to her 💙

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Anonymous
Our second set of bears from old school uniform

Our second set of bears from old school uniform. My daughters are thrilled and now have brilliant keepsakes to remember their old school.

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Jackie Baxter
Memory Keepsake Bears.

I ordered 3 memory bears using my Nan’s clothes and they’re absolutely beautiful. They are better than I could have imagined and I am so pleased with them. I was kept informed of the delivery and the came beautifully wrapped. I can’t fault this small business and will definitely order again and spread the word. Thank you so much. You are truly gifted in your craft.

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Tracy Forster
Love them!

The bears are more beautiful than I could have imagined and arrived more quickly than i expected. Such a lovely keepsake, I know my nieces will treasure them forever. Thank you xx

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G.B.

Lovely keepsake bears. Well made and great attention to detail.

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Sam Ryall
Teddy bear

Remind me of my wonderful mum 🥰 - love it thank you

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Abi Pownall
Bears made of my papes clothes

Sarah did a truly amazing job making my papes shirts into memory bears. They will make an extra special Christmas gift this year.

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eileen Anderson
Beautiful bears

My bears arrived in time for Christmas and are absolutely beautiful. They are a surprise for my children and I’m sure the will love them as much as I do.

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Trixie Hurren
Green memory bear

It’s beautiful bear that make me feel emotional to see her jean into bear

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Clare Pearce

My husband was over the moon with his memory bear made from his mums clothes. Sarah was very prompt efficient and professional and I will be placing another order very soon. Thank you Sarah

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Jayne Cant
Teddy bear

Excellent service from start to finish and happy with the results

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Pamela Jones
Fantastic

I am very happy with the teddies made with my late husbands shirts. My grandchildren will love them to bits, having something of their grandad to cuddle. Sarah,thank you very much, nothing was to much trouble when I needed questions answering and for your hard work.

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steven birrell
teddies

Sarah has done a great job of the two bears she has made, fantastic!!!!!!!

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Judith Forster
Dads t shirt teddy

Very happy with my little Teddy Bear made from my late dads favourite shirts