Circle of Friends: We invite you to create a treasured keepsake.Left to right: Regular Size (16″), Large (18″), and Extra Large (20″)Bears
PRICING for memory bear
Memory Bears are available in three sizes:
Regular Size Bear – 16 inches. Basic Price $50.
Large Bear – 18 inches. Basic Price $65.
Extra Large Bear – 20 inches. Basic Price $75.
For all sizes: Extras such as hats, clothing, purses, footwear, button plackets, patches, appliqués etc. have an extra charge ranging from $5 to $15 for each piece.
The Basic Bear
A “basic bear” means that all of the features of the design are sewn into the bear. This can include pieces from up to two items of your choice, but it is all constructed as one bear body.
Includes child-safe eyes and nose, padding for the ears and tail, and a decorative of some type around the neck, such as a bow or a collar from the clothing used.
The bear is stuffed with 100% polyester Fiber Fill.
A “Beary” Special Bear…
This is what it’s all about! With my customer’s permission, I post the original Superhero who wore this great shirt…complete with cape…and the adorable bear created from it. What a treasure!
I am ready to help YOU create a precious, comforting, tangible memory of your loved one.
I offer simple basic machine or hand embroidery
Base cost of embroidery is $2 per letter. Names, initials or simple shapes can be sewn onto the piece. Additional charges may be added for the construction of the part which will have the letters on it, such as a patch, purse, etc. Please note that machine embroidery is a newly learned skill, and my expertise will improve with time.
Sample hand name embroiderySample of initials on patch, done by machineSample of hand embroidery Hand embroidery on feet
Stabilizer
Most Bears, especially those made from stretchy fabric such as T-Shirts or lightweight sweaters need to have all the pieces stabilized with iron-on interfacing to prevent the bear from stretching out of shape. This gives extra body and form to the bear.
These bears were created from an angora rabbit hair sweater, and would not have kept their shape without stabilizing.The pink bears were Basic Bears with a $5 charge for heart patchBasic Bears made from 2 contrasting shirts
The Patchwork Bear: Starts at $75
This patchwork bear was constructed from tiny scraps. First I made patchwork and then designed the bear with much care and extra time. His cost was $100.Patchwork was made of 2″blocks cut from 3 different shirts. The bear pattern pieces were then carefully aligned and cut from the piece of patchwork. The basic price for this bear is $100 because of it is very labor and time intensive. Additions such as the heart appliqué are extra.
The SCRAPPY BEAR (below): Additional $15
The Scrappy Bear is an alternative design for a patchwork look. It does not cost as much as actual patchwork, and is made by mixing 4 or more articles of clothing, cutting the pattern pieces from different designs. A $15 cutting charge is added to the basic bear charge, because it does require more time and planning.
SCRAPPY BEARS: It is fun to mix plaids or prints to create a FUN look for your bear or critter.“Scrappy” Bears made from multiple button shirts, embroidered initials and pocket added.Each bear has a tiny heart or gingerbread man stuffyWe added some of the patches to the backsand also the jacket band“Scrappy” Bears made from 6 shirts, a jacket and an apronMany extras were added to celebrate a special grandma and grandpa
The BIB OVERALLS BEAR
NEW! I drafted a new adaptation to my pattern for bib overalls, combining the bib portion with the shirt, all in one, also adding topstitching. This is the BIB OVERALL BEAR that I now offer. Comes in 18″ size only, so the basic charge is $65, plus an additional $15 cutting charge for the bib/shirt portions. Total $80
Extra work getting the coverall straps, waist and hardware to work. I was inspired to draft a new pattern for overalls after this project.
This one is going to be a “Ring Bear” in a wedding. They plan to clip the rings to the suspenders.
Bride and Groom Custom Designed Bears
vintage men’s sport jackets and ties. from a fuzzy bathrobeand two sweatersThese bears were made from a special dress worn as a bridal gown, adding black pieces from the groom’s dress slacks. Fussy cutting and fussy construction.This CUSTOM BEAR was created from the 50 year old wedding jacket of a beloved late husband. His wedding tie was used, as well as the silky lining of the jacket for the paws. One of the jacket pockets was added to the front of the bear to hold a special photo, the points of the collar were sewn onto the front piece, and all of the buttons were used. $70Made from satin prom dressMade from satin prom dressEach critter has extra $15 charge for handling and stabilizing
Gallery of Memory Bears
3 each of 16″ and 18″ bears with embroidered strap bags(extra)bears made from vintage 100% wool hunter clothing22 bears, all from a grandma’s clothing. All 16 inch, all with embroidery hearts.A new “Extra”: I designed little strap bags to hold voice recorders, from the cuffs of the shirtsMade from a sweaterGrandma Phyllis bearMade from sweatshirtsand sweatersMade from a knit sweaterMade from blanket flannelMade from shirts & pantsLuke Bear. Clothing $15 per piece.Luke Bear’s body was made from his T-Shirts, then dressed in his clothesLuke Bearback of Luke Bear hoodiesLuke Bear’s noses and paws were from his socks.“scrappy bear”Doc Bear from Grandpa’s suitcoatsDoc BearDoc BearSitting bear made from nursery curtainsGingham BearChristmas Bear with hand knit accessories18″ bear from t-shirt and sweater/sweatshirtExtras: shorts & shirtFlannel shirt bearsFleece makes great bears tooHazel, made from her dressesHazelExtra: added a portion of shoesGingham, made from curtainsmade from vintage quiltsadjusted a cap to fit the bearmade from a worn blanketmade from school uniformWeighted bearcotton ginghamfaux furmade from a sweatermade from khaki pants and plaid shirtmade from an Army shirtExtra: denim shorts voice recording inserted into back.Made from a newborn size sleeperHawaiian shirts make cute bearsFlannel shirts: always warm and softBaby Shower giftmade from a beautiful Pendleton wool shirtshirts, with embroidered extras3 bears from 1 shirtExtra camo shortsbear & dogMade from a heavy fleece lined jacket.This bear has a heart! Enclosed inside is a beautiful heart containing some of .the loved one’s ashes, attached to the black bow.Basic bears from jammies. Button placket extra.Basic Bears made of fleece. Hearts extra.
TO HELP YOU IN YOUR PLANNING: The above police officer bears had extra charges: Basic 18″ bear price $65 (18″ bear needed to accommodate the size of the badges); $5 per badge to remove from knit fabric shirt without causing holes so that all the fabric could be used for bear pieces, and reposition and sew onto bear front; $5 to carefully remove pocket from front area; (the front also needed stabilizer to hold the badges); $5 extra per collar to reconstruct to fit.
The police officer bear below was constructed with the Extra Large (20″) Bear pattern because I needed room to place five special badges on him. His cost was $100.
The police officer bears below were kept to the 16″ regular size bear, the badge taking up most of their tummies.
These bears(below) were constructed of very slinky, silky fabric, and were stabilized.
Bears from Designer Shirts involved sewing around pearl beads (right)Designer shirt-had very beautiful buttons to useDesigner shirtThe Red Hat Ladies, Bears to commemorate a special grandma. Made from a fleece blanket.Two 16″ bears and a 20″ bear18″ bearStretch Fleece jammies without stabilizer makes for chubby, soft and cuddly bears. Also this customer ordered two pillow cases with zippers. That way she didn’t have to pay shipping on pillows, but could put her own into the cases on her end.
Art by Rhea 