Regular Jointed Memory Bear – Handmade From Loved One’s Clothing
My most popular memory bear, lovingly handmade from your loved one’s clothing into a comforting keepsake to hold close. I make each bear in my Middlesbrough sewing room, with care for the memories your garments hold.
Size and clothes needed
Your bear measures approximately 11 inches seated and 15 inches standing, with movable, button-jointed arms and legs. Size may vary slightly depending on the clothing used.
It has black safety eyes, a felt nose, four decorative “Handmade With Love” wooden buttons and my sewn-in safety label, with soft, hypoallergenic, fire-resistant polyester filling.
Please send around 6–8 baby garments or 1–2 adult garments. You’re welcome to send extra clothing if you’d like a mix of colours or contrasting fabrics.
I support suitable fabrics with interfacing and preserve meaningful details wherever possible. Let me know about special pockets, logos or names in your order notes. Please contact me before ordering if you have thick clothing or questions about suitability.
Personalisation
Choose with or without personalisation. One additional £10 charge covers one or both feet, including embroidery, printed photos or wording, and printed reproductions of your loved one’s handwriting.
Please select the personalisation option before providing your chosen details.
Booking and waiting time
My current turnaround is around 6–8 weeks from booking, before posting or collection.
Need your bear sooner? An Express turnaround add-on is available, subject to availability. Please contact me before ordering to check whether I can meet your date.
Pay in full or book with a £25 deposit. The remaining balance is invoiced on completion and must be paid before posting or collection.
Optional extras
Add a gift box or another keepsake, such as a hanging heart, keyring and more.
I can also make a little top, waistcoat or trousers using your treasured garments to create a dressed look. Message me before ordering to discuss a particular outfit and any additional cost.
Care and important information
Sponge clean gently; do not machine wash. This is a collectable keepsake, not a toy, and is not suitable for children under 14.
Your leftover clothing and fabric scraps are returned with your bear. Tracked Royal Mail delivery and appointment-only local collection in Middlesbrough are available.
I understand that sending away treasured clothing can feel difficult. I’ll treat each garment with the utmost care and respect, keeping its precious meaning in mind as I create your keepsake. If you’re unsure about anything, please get in touch. I’ll be happy to help.
Absolutely first class from start to finish ...made with love and care
I really cannot recommend Stacey enough. She kept me informed during the whole process. Our bear was made beautifully, with love and care. My mum will treasure it. A truly memorable gift.
I would recommend stacey to anyone who is wanting something precious / keepsake off a loved one to cherish.
The bear i had made for my daughter with her dad outfit was truly amazing ,the detail an work put in was on another level.
100% over the moon x
I can’t recommend Stacey enough from first contact all the way through the process she has kept me informed, checked she is doing what I wanted and even adding in a surprise robin made from leftover material. She has even put my husbands handwriting on the feet. The finished bears are so lovely and I can’t wait to gift them to my children at Christmas so they have a piece of their Dad with them always. Thank you Stacey you are a miracle worker. X
Stacey is lovely and provides a fabulous service. Such a lovely way to remember a loved one. I no have a bear for my Granda to go with the one for my Nana and they look so cute together! Thank you Stacey x
