Handmade Keepsakes
Custom Memory Bears
A favorite shirt can hold a whole person or season in your mind. Let Jancy turn meaningful clothing into a handmade keepsake made to hold close.
Start a memory bear
Price, timing, and your next step
Each keepsake is quoted individually. The price depends on the animal or pillow, clothing, quantity, and details you want included. Send your ideas first so Jancy can confirm a quote before work begins.
Typical turnaround: 2–4 weeks. Custom keepsake production begins when garments arrive at the studio. Include your needed-by date so Jancy can confirm the schedule for your project.
Request My Keepsake QuoteWhat to gather
- Whole garments or meaningful fabric you would like to use. Please do not cut them.
- A note about details to preserve, such as a name, pocket, buttons, print, or uniform patch.
- Your preferred animal or pillow, quantity, and needed-by date.
Share any fragile areas, stains, or worn fabric when you reach out. Jancy reviews the clothing and helps plan which details can be used. Arrange garment drop-off or shipping with Jancy before sending your treasured pieces.
Choose a keepsake that feels right
A familiar shirt can become a bear to hold close, an animal that reminds you of someone, or a pillow for a favorite chair. Options include bears, bunnies, elephants, zebras, lions, dogs, and memory pillows.
If you would like several keepsakes for family members, include the quantity in your request. Jancy can discuss how the available clothing could be shared between them.
From your clothing to your keepsake
- 1
Share your plans
Tell Jancy what you have, what you want made, and which details matter most.
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Confirm the details
Review the quote, timing, payment arrangements, and garment handoff before making begins.
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Arrange pickup or shipping
Local pickup may be available by appointment, or your finished piece can be shipped with tracking.
Frequently asked questions
What is a custom memory bear?
A custom memory bear is a handmade keepsake made from meaningful clothing or fabric. It gives a favorite shirt, dress, uniform, or other treasured piece a new way to be held close.
What clothing can be used for a memory bear?
A favorite shirt, pajama set, dress, work shirt, uniform, or other meaningful garment can be considered. Keep every item whole until Jancy can see the details and help plan the best use for it.
Can you make something other than a bear?
Yes. Jancy's Fancies can create memory bears and other animals, including bunnies, elephants, zebras, lions, and dogs, as well as memory pillows.
How do I begin a memory bear project?
Start by reaching out with a little about the clothing and the person or season it represents. Jancy can help you decide which pieces to gather and what kind of keepsake will feel right.
Made to Hold Close
Give the clothing you saved a new way to be remembered.
Share the pieces you have and the story behind them. Jancy will help you choose a keepsake that feels right.
Talk with Jancy