I like to use the term 'Keepsake' for an item made from special baby clothes, blankets or school clothes to preserve the memories, and 'Memory' for items made from clothes or blankets from our loved ones that have sadly passed away.
 
Classsic Keepsake Bear
This bear is lovingly handmade using your own special baby clothes
These bears can provide comfort to young and old and are becoming a popular way to remember someone.
 
The clothing required really depends on the size, I recommend the following...
Baby - 6-8 items
Child - 4-6 items
Adult- 1-3 items
Generally the more items I have to work with means I can mix and match the fabrics and designs
 
Any uncut items will be returned, cut up items can be returned if requested.
 
Once I have planned the layout of your bear, each piece of the clothing is stiffened with interfacing then machine stitched together usings as many special motifs as possible. I use a safety nose and eyes then I hand stitch the cute mouth.
The bear is then stuffed and the limbs added with 'made with love buttons' then it is time to accessorise.
 
Each bear is made by myself and will include a neck ribbon, ear bow or a bow tie, please specify which you would like when ordering.
 
Finished height-18" (12" sitting)
 
Credit to Funky Friends Factory for the use of this pattern
This item is not a toy adult supervision is required for children under 6yrs