Memory Bear || Patchwork Bear || FREE PATTERN || Full Tutorial with Lisa Pay

Memory Bear, Patchwork Bear
Learn to sew this beautiful Memory Bear using upcycled clothing, fabrics, and trims.
Full Tutorial with step-by-step instructions and a FREE PATTERN with award-winning designer Lisa Pay!

Downloading info - I recommend you use Google chrome as we host on Google Drive
Printing info - Set your printer to print at actual size. In the USA set your printer to A4

Materials and Requirements:
Assorted felt colors
Upcycled Clothing Shirts, Fabric etc
Light/medium weight Heat and Bond
Light/medium weight fusible woven interfacing
3 x 50mm joints
2 x 40mm joints
1 pair of Glass Teddy Bear eyes/Safety eyes or Buttons to suit
Embroidery threads to suit
Extra strong thread
Polyester Filling
Artists Gel Medium for the Nose ( optional )
Fabric Glue
Extra Notions and Trims to suit
General sewing requirements

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Downloading info - I recommend you use Google chrome as we host on Google Drive
Printing info - Set your printer to print at actual size. In the USA set your printer to A4

[robinsiciliano]

Oh thank you thank you thank you! As a bereaved mother I can’t even adequately explain how much I needed to see this tutorial today. I have just recently been dipping my toe into sewing and artwork again after losing my beautiful son in a car accident 4 years ago. I found your channel just about a month ago and love your work. This is amazing and bless you for sharing your creativity and gorgeous work with the world. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[AllanTanton]

My husband passed away a year ago. So far I’ve made two donkeys, dog and two of these bears, all from your patterns. Very easy to follow. I’m sure my grand children will love these memory animals. Thank you.

[sherriesteber]

I literally brought home all of my brother's shirts after he passed away unexpectedly. I want to make memory bears for his twin daughters. Thank you so very much for the free pattern.

[lauriesnyder]

I was thrilled beyond words when I came upon your YouTube channel and found these beautiful memory bears. My husband passed away a few years ago from brain cancer and I finally got brave enough to cut into some of his shirts and blue jeans to make my three kids a memory bear using something that their dad wore. I also attached a special photo pendant with each of my kids with their dad on it and hung it around the bear's neck. This will be their Christmas presents for this year . If there was a place where I could show you a picture I would but I don't see anywhere that I could share a photo of the completed bears. Thank you so very much for sharing your gift of all the beautiful things you sew and for taking the time to share your patterns and instructions with us. I've learned so much from watching your Channel and I can't wait to make more of your beautiful things for my children and grandchildren. Have a wonderful day and Bless you always!💜💜💜

[lindathompson]

Your generosity in sharing your design, techniques, and detailed demonstration is unparalleled ! You do indeed “pay it forward”. I have been wanting to make memory bears for several years and even tried a few., but couldn’t find a pattern that was special enough for the significance of these bears. And most of them turned out quite unattractive when made from non-furry fabrics. And you shared it all for FREE ! Thank you !!

[jenniferbridges]

I have never been interested in this type of work before, but my step father died last week, and my niece showed my mother a memory bear her son had from his grandfather, and suddenly she had this great idea that I could make some bears for her and the youngest grand and great grandchildren. Sigh... How could I say "no"? After finding your videos, (and giving Amazon a chunk of money for supplies!) not only am I ready to start cutting up some clothes, but I feel confident you have given me the tools and practical advice I need to get this huge project done. Who knows, maybe I'll actually love it enough to use this as my retirement career, since real retirement is not an option for me. Thank you for being so thorough and sharing your wonderful talent with us.

[hildabraud]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I made 8 memory bears for a family from shirts belonging to their late dad and husband. The hardest part was bringing myself to cut up the shirts for the pattern pieces. I cried so much. It was a huge task for me to undertake, but I am happy with the results. The bears will be given to the wife and 7 siblings on Christmas day.
Thanks again from Australia

[p.h]

How amazing is this video? AND she has a terrific personality and demeanor! She obviously knows her stuff - but she is Not talking down to us! Thank you @! So well done!!!! Hugs

[susangill]

I appreciate you so much. Thank you for teaching us . My sewing skills have improved across the board. I want to keep on because of your great instruction, and my projects come out so nice. Thanks a million.

[margaretmetcalfe]

This was so interesting to watch, I don't sew but love to watch people who can.

[Samps]

Thank you so so much for all of your free patterns and videos. I am so glad I found your site and love all of your makes and look forward to each and every one. I have a newfound love of sewing again

[TwoBitFoxTrot]

Thank you so much for this beautiful pattern and tutorial. Thanks to you, I was able to make a beautiful gift for my mother, who will cherish it forever!

[kevinbrookehudson]

I am so thrilled! I have tried over and over for half a year to download a pattern and finally had success! Yay! I can't wait to get started.

[debracarrier]

Thank you so much for this video and pattern. May God bless you and yours in all you do. I'm Debbie from Berea, KY.

[englishsassenach]

I am so excited to do this. My grandson is getting married and my goal is to make bride and groom bears for their present table. You are so detailed with your tutorials. Thank you so much! I will pay forward with this. God Bless

[ade]

Beautiful looking bear! Best I've seen. My Dad passed away last year and saved all his shirts to make some bears with. Been looking for something suitable and this bear is it. Thank you.

[annamarieoosthuisen]

A dream is going to be achieved. Fantastic for empowering and education

[helencooper]

You do such amazing work. I’m so happy to have found your videos. I’m going to try this memory bear. I also made the cow pillow for my granddaughter. She loves it. Thank You so much for the free patterns. God bless you for sharing your experiences with all your sewing projects.❤

[lopenhall]

Love the pride and patience you put into your beautiful creations.