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Capybara
From £45.00
A sweet, handmade Capybara memory animal, lovingly created as a special keepsake to cherish those precious memories.
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Handmade in County Durham for customers across the UK
Clothing with a story, made into a keepsake.
Send Laura a babygrow, a work shirt or a favourite jumper and she’ll make it into a memory bear or another keepsake. Each one is made by hand, one order at a time.
- From £45
- Around 6–10 weeks once your clothing arrives
- Free tracked UK return
About Memory Bears
One maker, your fabric
Hi, I’m Laura. I make every keepsake myself, using the clothing you send me.
People send all sorts: baby clothes, a dad’s work shirts, a grandparent’s cardigan. I plan each one around the fabric so the prints and details you recognise still show, and if anything needs checking before I start, I’ll get in touch.
Laura
Recent work
A few recent pieces, each made from a customer’s own clothing.
How ordering works
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Choose a design
Pick a keepsake design and any extras, add notes about your clothing and pay securely online.
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Post your clothing
You’ll be given the address once payment clears. Put your order number inside the parcel, and only send clothes you’re happy to have cut.
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Laura makes it
You’ll get an email when your clothing arrives. Most keepsakes are finished around 6–10 weeks after that.
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Back to you
Finished UK orders come back by free tracked delivery, and you’ll get an email with the tracking number.
Choose a design
Each design shows its price. You can add extras and clothing notes before you check out.
Classic Bear
From £45.00
A classic bear, lovingly created from clothing or fabric to preserve memories.
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Forever bear
From £45.00
A beautiful handmade keepsake created from treasured clothing, keeping precious memories and loved ones close,always.
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Loveable Lion
From £45.00
A lion perfect as a memorial keepsake, a comforting companion or a thoughtful gift.
View designWhat customers say
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews.
Laura made the most beautiful and wonderful bear for my cousin's son who at 9 years old lost his dad.
"dad" goes everywhere with him, hes been to the cinema and is always sleeps with him.
Thank you so very much x
Absolutely thrilled with two memory bears Laura so lovingly made, so much attention to detail and very quick service, I would highly recommend Memory bears by Laura .
Not a memory bear but a Xmas sack made from my granddaughters first Xmas clothes. The quality of Laura's work is exceptional. Can't thank her enough for a special keepsake.
Before you order
Current making time: around 6–10 weeks from the day your clothing arrives. It’s an estimate rather than a fixed date, so if you need a keepsake by a particular day, please ask before ordering.
How much clothing do I need to send?
It depends on the design and on the clothing itself, so there isn’t one answer. If you’re not sure you have enough, send Laura a photo before ordering and she’ll let you know.
Who pays for postage?
You pay to post your clothing to Laura. Finished UK orders come back to you by free tracked delivery.
Will mine look like the photos?
It will be the same design, but the finished look depends on your fabric: its pattern, colour, age and any wear or marks.
Can I order more than one?
Yes. Each keepsake in your basket has its own extras and clothing notes, so you can tell Laura which piece of clothing goes with which.
Ready to order?
Choose a design and pay online. You’ll then be shown where to send your clothing.