memory shirt teddy bear

This teddy bear has to be one of the most adorable items I have ever made. My customer approached me about having it made for her new grandson. The material is from a shirt that belonged to her late husband.

teddy bear memory shirt

She had previously purchased one from an Etsy seller whose shop is now closed. I researched patterns and found that this pattern is available for free for personal use. I purchased a license to sell it because I knew that if I shared photos of it, others might be interested in it. This is a HowJoyful Design by Joy Kelley (www.howjoyful.com)

memory teddy bear

It’s hard to get perspective on it, but this is a big bear! It sits at about 16″ tall! The design is fantastic but the construction method is challenging.

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The end result is worth it, however. This special bear will now be a keepsake for a new little baby named after his grandfather.

memory teddy bear

 

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memory teddy bear

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