Bring cherished memories to life with the Classic Memory Bear . The timeless design loved by families everywhere.
At approximately 50 cm tall, this large bear offers extra room to showcase your most sentimental fabrics, from baby clothes, uniforms, pyjamas, shirts, or cherished blankets. Each panel tells a piece of your story, stitched together to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake that’s uniquely yours.
Lovingly handcrafted in my Mount Gambier studio, every bear is made from your supplied clothing and finished with professional attention to detail. The design features safety eyes, 100% wool felt nose, soft arms and legs, and a plush, huggable body.
Perfect for:
Celebrating a milestone or memorial occasion
Transforming loved ones’ clothing into something you can hold close
Displaying in a nursery, bedroom, or keepsake space
Gift
Each bear is:
✔️ Handmade from your sentimental fabrics
✔️ Approximately 50 cm tall (standing)
✔️ Fully lined and reinforced for structure and longevity
✔️ Filled with premium hypoallergenic stuffing
✔️ Customisable with embroidery (names, dates, quotes, or birth details available)
Notes
2–4 baby outfits or 1–2 adult garments are typically enough.
Clothing is backed for stability, delicate fabrics can be additionally reinforced where needed.
Each bear is handmade to order. Small and large variations make yours truly one of a kind.
Personalisation Options:
Weighted (please send me a message)
Voice recorder
Choose from several embroidery options:
• Basic (up to 6 letters): Initials or short name
• Standard (7–15 letters or date): Name, short message, or date
• Deluxe (16+ letters or 1 small image): Longer message or a small simple design (e.g. a heart or star)
• Custom: For multiple images or advanced designs, message for a quote
Unsure what to choose? Just send me a message!
I am passionate about creating meaningful, custom keepsakes. If you have another animal or unique idea in mind, please get in touch. I look forward to helping you create a lasting memory.
Please remember to add your chosen embroidery, accessories, or custom add-on options to your basket from our Add-ons and Embroidery section before checking out
Memory Bear – Classic HUGE 50 cm Keepsake Bear
Materials:
Created from your own cherished clothing or fabric items, each bear is stabilised and reinforced with woven cotton interfacing to ensure durability. Filled with soft, toy-grade stuffing for a lasting, huggable finish.
(Art dolls are made using premium fabrics. Unless requested and discussed, you are not required to provide your own materials.)
How it works:
Place your order.
You’ll receive an email with instructions on how to post your chosen clothing items.
Once received, I’ll confirm fabrics and design layout before sewing begins.
Your finished Memory Bear will be carefully packaged and sent home, ready to treasure.
Care Instructions:
Spot clean gently with a damp cloth.
Do not machine wash or tumble dry, as this will damage your bear.
Keep away from direct heat and prolonged sunlight to preserve fabric colours.
Special Features:
Fully handmade in Australia.
Each bear is unique. No two are ever the same.
Can be personalised with embroidery (names, dates, or special messages).
Optional upgrades available: weighted filling, voice recorder insert, or ashes inclusion.
Why Customers Love This Bear:
Memory Bears are a meaningful way to keep loved ones close. Whether it's created from a baby’s first clothes, a favourite shirt, or a treasured garment, each bear holds a story. This bear isn’t just a keepsake, it’s a comforting reminder you can hold onto, pass down, and cherish for years to come.
Because memories shouldn’t stay in wardrobes.