Handmade from your clothing
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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From £45.00
Free tracked delivery on completed UK orders
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Previous finished keepsakes. Fabric, pattern placement and character will be unique to the clothing you send.
Handmade by Laura
From £45.00
Free tracked delivery on completed UK orders
My Traditional Bear is a gorgeous 18 inch cuddly keepsake, made to hold onto the memories that mean the most to you. With its classic teddy bear shape and lovely soft feel, the Traditional Bear makes a beautiful memory bear to display, cuddle and treasure for years to come. The best part is that you can have your Traditional Bear made just how you want it. I can work with you to create a bear that feels completely personal and unique, using the special details from the clothing that means the most to you. It could be made from a favourite shirt, keeping the original collar, buttons or pocket, or you could add a little tie for that extra special touch. You can choose which parts of the clothing you would like to see on your bear, helping to make it truly yours. A Traditional Bear is also a wonderful way to preserve those precious early memories. Turn baby's first clothes into a cuddly keepsake, or use those adorable babies Christmas clothes that bring back memories of their very first Christmas. It can be made from a school uniform, helping to keep those special school years close. We can also use PJs, football kits, baby grows, dresses, jumpers, hoodies, work uniforms, sports kits, dance outfits, christening clothes and favourite everyday clothing. Perhaps it could be made from the clothes your little one wore when they were tiny, a favourite football kit, a much loved school uniform or a special shirt that holds a lifetime of memories. Every bear I make is created with your memories in mind. I can help you choose which fabrics, colours and special details to include, and together we can create something that is just right for you. The Traditional Bear is more than just a teddy. Every piece of clothing has a story, and every bear carries those memories with it. Whether it's baby's first clothes, babies Christmas clothes, a school uniform, a favourite shirt or a much loved outfit, your Traditional Bear gives those special memories a new life. A beautiful 18 inch bear, made your way, from the clothes and memories you never want to let go of. 🧸❤️
Before you personalise
The amount and suitability depend on the fabric and keepsake. Pattern placement, wear, marks, age, stretching and existing damage can affect the finished appearance.
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The order number is the link between the parcel you send and the keepsake Laura makes.
You receive the information needed before posting clothing.
Package it securely, include your order number and use tracked postage where practical.
Laura sends a clothing-received email when your parcel arrives safely.
After making, completed UK orders are dispatched back to you with tracking.
Send enough suitable material for the product ordered. Requirements vary by design and fabric, so contact Laura before ordering if you are unsure. Only send clothing you are comfortable having cut and permanently altered.
The current estimated turnaround is approximately 6–10 weeks from the date Laura receives your clothing. It is an estimate, not a guaranteed completion date. Completed UK orders include free tracked UK delivery; inbound clothing postage is paid by you.
Because Laura works with customer-supplied fabric, small variations are natural. Fabric type, pattern placement, wear, marks, age, stretching and existing damage can all affect the finished item.
Personalised-goods cancellation rules apply, but this does not affect your statutory rights if goods are faulty or not as described. Read returns and cancellations.