We are located in Davis Illinois for anyone local you can contact me directly via text 630-277-7719.
Address
1470 Chadbourne Drive Davis, Il 61019
Mon-Fri
9:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
By appointment only
Sunday
By appointment only
Upcycled Clothing/ Memory Animals
Stuffed animals made from articles of clothing can be done to create a memory or keepsake animal from outgrown baby clothing, to remember a departed loved one, to find a new use for a loved but outdated clothing item, to repurpose/ extend the life of a cherished security blanket, or to just simply use a discarded garment because the fabric is interesting.
These are custom made keepsake bears that are made from clothes that you send to me.
What fabrics work best?
Thicker fabrics (with some stretch to them if possible) will work the best. In the past I have used tweed, flannel, sweatshirt material, corduroy, velour, cotton, knits, and waffle knit. Anything too thin or "slippery" like silk or sport type fabrics would be harder to work with and would likely result in a less aesthetically pleasing animal. Baby or small child sized clothing would most likely require several garments and the resulting animal would have a patchwork look.
I am not able to work with any fabrics that are too think for my sewing machine or my fingers to handle such as leather, bonded fabrics, very tough denim, canvas, etc.
We understand how holding a Memory bear made from your loved ones clothing helps with the grieving process.
I hope I have made the process of ordering easy by using my drop down menu for the options you’d like. If you need any assistance please contact me, I would be happy to walk you through it.
You have the option of having the embroidery patch or not. There a couple different samples listed below.
#1
This is a shirt
I used to wear
Whenever your hold it
Know that I am there
Love... _________
#2
Made from clothes
I used to wear
whenever you hold it
Know that I am there
Love...._____________
There is also options in the pull down menu for custom embroidery so if you want to have something else embroidered.
Options as also there for embroidering on the feet of the bears. Some options might be:
1) loved ones name
2) birth and death dates
3) heart
4) custom saying
Please message me with any questions you may have.
My memories item are not toys and are meant to be on display only. They cannot be washed after they are made so make sure you wash your items before shipping them to me.
Please put your name and any pertinent information INSIDE the box your shipping you clothes in. If cannot match your items with the Etsy name you ordered with it will create a longer turnaround time.
I try to get your items back to you between the 6-8 weeks There are times when I get several orders a week/month and can get backlogged. I will never rush your keepsake just to get it done quickly. I take my time to make sure they are done with the love and respect they deserve.
Shipping Instructions
Ship to:
Davis, IL 61019
Thanks,
Sher
Sher’s Memory Bears
Thank you so much they are perfect.
My girls love their memory elephants. Wonderful keepsakes of their Nana.
I love both the bear and pillows. They are beautiful and well made. I know have something to snuggle with and keep my father close always! Thank you!
I loved it so much I'm having issues parting with my gift..... :( :(
Sharon “Sher” Sopoci
store owner
I started making memory bears back in 2012. I made one for a friend of mine who lost her husband. I created a pattern after that and began to sell it on Etsy. Many people asked me to make them for them after that I began selling to Bears as well. In 2017 I began to sell a Memory Pillows. I created a pattern for that as well. I absolutely love what I do because it brings joy to people.
We are located in Davis Illinois for anyone local you can contact me directly via text 630-277-7719.
Mon-Fri
9:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
By appointment only
Sunday
By appointment only