How to Make a Preemie Memory Bear - Whitney Sews

[@amberwireman]

As a preemie mom to a 1lb 2oz daughter this video made me so happy to see 💕 thank you

[@Whitney_Sews]

Aww!!

[@joannehougland5428]

i love your idea to make the head and arms out of a receiving blanket so helpful making some for my great grandkids thanks so much

[@carolehastings1902]

I have made many memory bears and baby quilts, it’s such a lovely thing to do but also a responsibility with someone’s precious memories ❤️ xx

[@tracymorrison1584]

i have to make one for my first great granddaughter who was only 4.5 lbs at birth last month; thank you so much for this helpful video..... your a lifesaver Whitney !

[@Titus2-3-4]

I just got a preemie sleeper from a friend to make a bear. It is a very special sleeper and I have been trying to figure out what to do so I don't have to cut it up :) I'm excited to try this.

[@mek6315]

This was amazing. I would never have thought to use the sleeper as the body.

[@Wisea60]

What an adorable memory bear! Thanks for showing us how it went together.

[@ktme26752]

When I made one like this i left the opening in the back of the bears head. This way I was able to sew the entire outfit closed on my machine. Thank you for all the great tutorials

[@Whitney_Sews]

Good idea. Do you have any trouble getting the stuffing all the way down to the feet and making sure the head is firmly stuffed enough?

[@ktme26752]

@@Whitney_Sews no i didnt have any issues. I just took my time making sure everything was filled to where I wantes before i added any filling to the head

[@theeyesehaveit]

You are good WHITNEY to make these tutorials for us. I’ve reviewed many of them and commented on some. My focus is the bear making. You’ve helped me and apparently a lot of others in this regard. Thanks a million.

[@tinafreethy9571]

What a great idea! I can't wait to be able to go to thrift stores to find a toddler's jumper or onsie like that!! Thanks for the video!!

[@susieqsews]

Thank you so much for this video! I have been wondering how to do something like this!

[@randc2004]

I used this tutorial and some tips from your other memory bear videos to make one and it turned out great! wish I could share a picture here

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Great result Whitney - I'm sure the recipient will be very happy with your finished Teddy :)

[@crystallewellyn7318]

Thank you for sharing. I have had alot of customers ask about memory bears for baby clothing but just couldnt figure it out. Made alot of bears from adult clothing. Only issue is not understanding how to sew up the feet so i might have to watch few more times and maybe by some onsies at 2nd hand stores to test out.

[@MsMC-vr1jd]

Such a precious bear! Beautiful job! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@debd6873]

What a great job you did and what a special gift!

[@loisnewhouse9726]

Wow! Thank you. This way is perfect for my grandson that we lost.

[@charathedesigner1117]

❤️

[@mariarodz8004]

Thanks for sharing this idea!! I love how it turned out!! You are a great teacher!!

[@kathylatham461]

What a fabulous idea! You are a genius!

[@rosie01ism]

What an awesome idea, love this bear xxxx

[@TheeViralTv]

me to and can we be friends

[@bencornwall969]

Super cute! Thanks for sharing 💙🙂🐻

[@Sewmuchtodo]

So genius and cute!

[@brendaortiz9437]

Divino!!!!! Gracias por compartir....

[@SuperRobotIngrid]

Yesss Whitney, ive missed you! cannot wait to try this

[@molliemakay5089]

Absolutely adorable!! Well done!! 🌸💕

[@heathermann4240]

Great job!

[@ufoquilter86]

Amazing

[@deidremckenzie]

Great Job! Love it!

[@charlottewaldeck763]

That looks amazing!!! Thank you for sharing😁

[@notyourgrammascrafts]

Good job girl looks 👍

[@victoranetocruz8618]

You are awesome 😎

[@Whitney_Sews]

Thank you!

[@Hammie2457]

I was a 1, 1/2 oz. Preemie baby.

[@angelalewellen7043]

I love this video gonna have to try it.But have you ever made a Babynest? There are alot on youtube but can't understand them or no pattern hoping you can help. Thanks

[@Whitney_Sews]

I don't know what a babynest is

[@angelalewellen7043]

@@Whitney_Sews They are videos on youtube just don't understand them. But thanks for your reply.

[@bellaannecgoff2335]

❤️❤️❤️

[@nicoledickel4360]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing 😊 so for this project somehow I just need a pattern for the head. What would happen if you just made little hands and then stuffed it?

[@Whitney_Sews]

I'm not quite understanding your question.

[@nicoledickel4360]

@@Whitney_Sews I figured it out!

[@sharonburstein5098]

Whitney you are so amazing. Can I send you my daughters clothes?

[@Whitney_Sews]

I don't take bear orders anymore.

[@nicoledickel4360]

Is there another way to put the eyes and nose through the material? If I cut a little hole will the hole get bigger over time? Thanks 😊 I am really enjoying making this memory bear for my nephew ❤️

[@Whitney_Sews]

The holes need to be poked instead of cut so the eyes and nose are safe and don't fall out over time.

[@tinafreethy9571]

What kind of material should I cut up from articles of clothing :should it be all cotton, fleece, flannel or something else? I have some kindergarten dresses that my mom saved for me. should i cut into them? they are mostly cotton>

[@Whitney_Sews]

Are you wanting to make a bear from them? Cotton or flannel is best and I recommend using interfacing as shown in my regular bear tutorial. Stabilizes the fabric and gives the bear a nicer look.

[@mercyy9788]

Do you think it’s possible to sew the head on like you did for the other memory bear? Putting inside out and inserting the head?

[@Whitney_Sews]

It would be more difficult for sure. I pre stuffed the arms and legs since they aren't separate sections from the body with their own openings to stuff. I think trying to stuff them nicely after the fact would be harder and trying to turn the body right sides out after they are stuffed would be very difficult. But feel free to experiment any way you like. I would love to hear what works/doesn't work for you.

[@shreegopi99]

What is a good sewing machine to buy to make the memory bear ?

[@Whitney_Sews]

All you need is a machine that sews a good straight stitch. My machine is from the 40s and only straight stitches and that's all that's needed for most of the things I sew.

[@carolandrews3146]

What size eyes and nose did you use please

[@Whitney_Sews]

The info is in the video description box

[@stephaniecocozello4495]

Where do u get the eyes and nose ?

[@Whitney_Sews]

Linked in the video description box.

[@evalazer7247]

I could not find any pattern online 😔

[@Whitney_Sews]

The first link in the description box will take you to where you can buy the pattern.

[@dianegourgon4284]

Do you have a pattern for the bear head.

[@Whitney_Sews]

Info on where to get the pattern is in the video description box.

[@kimberleystewart7909]

Have you ever sewn a baseball cap for one of your bears? I have a client requesting that.

[@Whitney_Sews]

No, I haven't.

[@roxanneloyst3733]

Hi Have you made the Vest for the Memory Bear?

[@Whitney_Sews]

Nope, never made it. I feel like it takes away from the bear's overall design.

[@roxanneloyst3733]

@@Whitney_Sews I found the vest just now for download. Yeah

[@randc2004]

Do you sell these bears?

[@Whitney_Sews]

No, not anymore.

[@debbygarcia1366]

You talk too much