Discover our range of memory bears, the perfect way to re-use and treasure special clothes that you just can't bear to let go of. Whether you're creating a keepsake memory bear for your little one to treasure as they grow up, or a keepsake for an adult to remember a special person in their life, our memory bears can be lovingly handmade from almost any item of clothing you choose. The product descriptions will guide you on how many items to send.
If you've got a question about our memory bears, we recommend reading our FAQs.
Our images are to display what can be achieved with your clothes. All of our bears use the same pattern, and can be made from any clothes that you send us, whether baby, child or adult.
At Love Keep Create we know that some garments are too precious to store away. Our handmade memory bears are a way to preserve those beloved clothes, turning them into something you can see, hold and treasure every day.
Whether you're remembering a loved one or celebrating a special time in your child's life, each keepsake bear is created with the utmost care by our experienced UK-based team. Every item is one-of-a-kind, stitched together from the fabric of your own story.
Our memory bears offer:
Each bear is made by hand, not mass-produced, designed to reflect the person or memory behind it. We’ve been privileged to create keepsakes for thousands of families, and we're honoured to help yours.
With features in national media and glowing reviews from customers across the UK, our memory bears have become a trusted way to celebrate love, legacy and life’s most meaningful chapters.
The original memory bear secures the arms and legs in place with feature buttons. These buttons also allow the arms and legs to move. The teddy bear design features static limbs without button joints, ensuring a sturdy and all encompassing design.
Please be aware these are designed as keepsake only. The original memory bear has small button parts and all bears can be made with delicate items, often very well-worn clothes, they can not be CE tested and therefore come with the following: Warning: This product is not suitable for persons under the age of 14 years. Pattern is by LoveKeepCreate Ltd.
In general, we suggest 1-4 adult items for a memory bear or 4-6 babygrows/children's items. Please read the clothing guide for the specific design you like, these can be found in the product description.
We will try our best to accommodate most materials. Please bare in mind the following:
Yes! Please see our weighted memory bear keepsake as well as other lovely animal friend designs. We can tailor each one to match the weight of your little one at birth.
Memory bears start from £65 for our 'teddy' design; the original memory bear design starting from £75. Additional personalisation and accessories can be added for an extra cost. There is then an overall shipping fee for returning your finished keepsake. Finally, you can use our courier service or post the clothing to us with a courier of your choice.
