Memory Bear Tutorial - Mamie Bear Pattern

This video is a tutorial showing how to make a memory bear called The Mamie Bear. You can purchase the pattern from my Etsy shop and it will be sent to you immediately by email so you can start sewing right away! This is the perfect gift to make from a loved one's clothing once they've passed away. You can also make The Mamie Bear from baby clothes, baby blankets, and any other fabric or furry material. Enjoy!
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[@cocacolafiesta]

This is an excellent tutorial. My mother passed away 4 years ago at the age of 106 and I foolishly told everyone to pick out a piece of her clothing to make them a memory bear. There are a lot of members in my family, lol! Well, I’m finally getting motivated to begin working on this large project and decided I needed a refresher course and I came upon your video. The cobwebs are coming out of this 73 year old brain and you have shown an easy to understand tutorial. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@theeyesehaveit]

I am 75 years old and today purchased my very first ever sewing machine. Have thought to make a bear for my soon to be born great-grand child. Your video has shown me how to do it all. EXCELLENT presentation from a skillful lady with a pleasing voice. TY

[@GrammaPatriot]

How sweet! I am soon to be 64 and never got into crafts/sewing. My kids bought me a Brother sewing machine about 6 years ago and I didn't open the box till a year ago. I never thought I'd be able to sew on a machine. I've watched YT vids to learn what I have and I'm addicted to sewing now! This is my first attempt at a memory bear and it came out pretty darn good for the first one lol. The clarity of directions and tips that work for Amy and her calmness is what makes this channel so special to me. Looking forward to watching and learning so much more from her. Happy sewing!

[@salvadorcamera2072]

I’m 19 soon to be 20 and I made my first bear today!!! The only flaw I had was the back head wasn’t centered !!! But thank you so much !

[@karolyneleoncio2954]

Que lindo comentário ❤

[@user-mb7bn1kd3t]

I’m 70 years old and have taken up sewing. Your tutorial was excellent. You explained everything and slowly showed how everything was done. Your voice is perfect for tutorial. I’ve enjoyed the tutorial and I’m very pleased with my bear! Thanks 51:22

[@lisaking-if3pp]

I have really enjoyed ur video. I have never made a memory bear but now watching ur video I feel very confident. Thankyou so much. Look forward to seeing more.

[@carolelabelle8006]

Wonderful! I am hoping to make forty of these bears for my mom’s memorial service in May. It’s with her clothes and to give to my siblings, her grandchildren and great grandchildren

[@michalaelton961]

I'm loving that you are sewing on traditional sewing machine. It's refreshing.

[@sc2705]

I had to let you know, I have done three of these for friends and now I'm making a fourth one for a family member. Thank you so much for your easy to understand tutorial they're all really happy with them. 😀

[@Slizzards17]

Thank you for the easy to follow directions for the memory bear. I had so much fun making my bear. I think I did ok for never ever making one. 🐻

[@DoloresCampisi]

57:18 I'm 85 and have done some sewing but have never tried a stuffed bear. I was hesitant to try one until I came across your excellent video. Thanks to your wonderful voice and clear instructions, my bear came out so cute. Thankyou for sharing. ❤

[@cherylscott2064]

Amazing video, thank you so much.😊 I have the confidence to try this because of your instructions and video. Yipeee I’m making a bear 🐻

[@peggyheard9981]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video and all the time you put into, it was exactly want I was looking for and so needed. Your so kind to share you wonderful talent with us.

[@silviainthislife]

Thank you kindly, this is the best tutorial. Something about your peaceful demeanor and the great instructions!!! 🥰

[@anabell1132]

I don't know what I would have done without this excellent video, as I am a complete rookie and will be making two bears.

[@roseklingenberg5157]

The best most useful tutorial. I will be following again when I begin. Thanks so sew much!

[@fatimahridriguez6916]

Excellent tutorial 😊, I just purchased the patterns today, to help my son with a project at school, couldn’t do it without your tutorial, thank you 😊

[@chrissyluna8183]

This is the best tutorial on a memory bear I have ever seen. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@christong9868]

Absolutely brilliant video, so clear n precise. Thank you, I would never be able to figure this out until watching the video.

[@rubymcconnell2832]

Excellent tutorial! Thank- you 😊

[@sistertam]

Yours by far looks like the easiest one to make. I did purchase your bear and by accident another persons rabbit. Goodness the other one we have to sew the arms together then sew it to the body and such a small arm hole to sew in. Not sure how this one will turn out but I can not wait to get done with this rabbit and make yours. I will try to find your memory rabbit also and purchase that one. Thank you so much for having this tutorial as it makes my life easier.

[@user-ks6vx5df2y]

Absolutely excellent tutorial Thank you so much. My dad recently passed away and I have been able to make memory bears for my grand children using his shirts

[@RedskinFanStick]

I did my very first job on a sewing machine to day. I purchased this pattern. It turned out OK.

[@jillkent6134]

I like the tip about using interfacing good idea

[@karenpaul4594]

I love this I have this same patter when I cut all the pieces and started to read instructions I put it away. I was so confused on certain parts. I WISH THEY HAD A LOOOOVE BUTTON instead of a like button. Thaaaank you, you made it so much more understandable.

[@mamabear7554]

The best memory bear tutorial!

[@hehasrizenful]

Oh my goodness this is the best video I have seen with these bears I absolutely love the way how you construct it you make it look so easy so we can know that we can do this step-by-step like you are showing us. I can’t wait to make my bear and use your tutorial as my guide thank you thank you thank you for the pattern as well.❤❤❤

[@milliecookie147]

Love your easy to follow tutorial!!! Will try this bear, thank you:)

[@marileeshaw4106]

I had tried for .3 days to make my teddy bear. The .tutorials I sawxwerexawful. When I came across your tutorials I was so excited . You are awesome the way you explain step by step. Thank-you

[@conesbymaggie1469]

Great tutorial - thanks for going to all the steps! Of course, the music in the background is stuck in my head. I watched and sewed after each segment and kept going back, so it's gonna be there for awhile.

[@kutepookie]

Thank you so much for such a wonderful and very informative tutorial! I just made my first memory bear using your pattern and following your instructions!

[@deanashearer5560]

This is by far the best tutorial I've ever seen. You explain everything so well. I also like the pattern it looks easier than most. Thank you so very much for sharing.

[@roxanneloyst3733]

Really enjoyed watching and learning from your tutorial. Awesome

[@05grandkids]

Great tutorial for directions. You make it look very easy. Thank you for sharing this.

[@pamelafrancis6628]

Great tutorial. Step by step.

[@annessabock6442]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I purchased the acrylic templates from an instagram add and, even though listed that instructions are included...., they're not. I'm a seasoned sewer but needed some clarification on a couple parts. Your directions were clear and succinct and even gave me tips on parts I didn't think I needed help with! Thanks for your time and sharing this with the world! (They should pay you and include a QR code to this link when they sell the templates!) With your directions, even a beginner could do this.

[@MakeAMemoryBearCompany]

I am so sad to see all of you finding me because of the acrylic templates you purchased! They are from a Chinese company that stole my copyrighted patterns and is selling them illegally. The only place to legally get my patterns is from Etsy, but how would you know?? So frustrating and unfair. And no...they don't give me a single penny for stealing my patterns. Hope your little bear turned out beautifully! Amy

[@detodounpococonbertha9092]

Love your tutorial!! Thank you!

[@sewwelikecrumbs5825]

Thank you for sharing and for the very clear instructions , I always look , and listen, for the right voice, temperament , and you are spot on. Thanks Again

[@pattischockert5666]

I just bought you pattern, and looking forward in making my bear. This is a excellent instruction video. Thank you

[@aughnahoory]

Just watched your video and I have bought your pattern. Can’t wait to make it. You were very good the way you explained everything. Now I’m going to get some shirts to try it out. X

[@leeshirley7549]

Thank you so much for this tutorial and pattern. I'm ready to try it out with my mamas clothes ❤

[@naomijacobs7616]

Awesome video,thank you.

[@pamelafrancis6628]

Great tutorial thank you

[@peanutpuddles]

You make THE BEST video's ever. I have watched so many and yours is clear and concise. Your camara angle is great. Thank You so much for this. Keep making tutorials for things.

[@MakeAMemoryBearCompany]

Wow, thank you! 🧡

[@lorrainecotton5252]

This was an awesome video, love the instructions you made it look so easy 🙏🏽🙌🏾👏🏽❤thanks

[@dawndebusk7005]

Excellent tutorial! Makes me feel like I could do this! Wish me luck

[@roxanneloyst3733]

Hope you have more videos as you are a great and make it easy to learn

[@conniefalcon9773]

This is the absolute best video I have ever seen. I have always wanted to make a memory bear but thought it would be so time consuming and tedious. I have been sewing more than 30 years and finally came across your video, bought the pattern and I am about to make my first memory bear. Thank you so much.

[@MakeAMemoryBearCompany]

Wow, thank you!

[@sandracedar368]

I'm so happy I watched your video! I am much more confident that I will be successful in creating Memory Bears for my.family in memory of our Dad, Mom, two sisters, and a brother. I will certainly make more than just the Memory Bear! Your instructions, both verbal & visual, are incredible - so clear, precise, easy to follow, & most of all, doable! You are a fabulous instructor/teacher/facilitator! I honestly believe that you could teach me anything! Thank you so very much! I look forward to more of your videos & putting them into play! THANK YOU FROM A NEW, DEVOTED FAN🤗

[@MakeAMemoryBearCompany]

Wow, thank you so much for your kind message! I'm so glad you like the pattern & video. Sending you peace and all the good vibes! Amy

[@rosinyberg8747]

My hubby bought me this pattern set!!!

[@jeanmillburg3343]

Well done tutorial for a beginner sewer who wants to make their own memory bear. You did not leave out any of the important details, great pattern for a beginner sewer.

[@brendatoland3839]

Excellent, can't wait to try x

[@laloramos2156]

this is the best video , she explains and shows you the correct way . thank you for your help. I was so clueless when I bought the pattern

[@BobbieBTexas]

Awesome video thank you

[@deborahreid9223]

I watched a tutorial on making memory bears just before yours and they made it so much more complicated than you. What a great tutorial for a sewing novice! Thank you so much for your time.

[@sandracedar368]

Me too!🤗

[@lynetterene]

I agree with you

[@andrejusphoto]

Very good video it is easy to follow thank you ver much

[@missyMDL]

Thank you so much!! 😃🌷🌷🌷

[@kimsellers561]

I never comment on videos and I watch a LOT of them, but I have to say this is the best memory bear tutorial I have seen! Thank you so much! I now feel confident enough to try🙂 Great job!

[@MakeAMemoryBearCompany]

Thank you, Kim! I truly appreciate you taking the time to leave such a lovely comment.

[@wmyoung1000]

i have made many many bears, all of which i liked something about the pattern, but this one i love every thing about this one. especially the head thank you will be checking out your other patterns now :)

[@junimondin]

Thank you for this tutorial! I am ready to see a few for my Grandchildren 💖

[@lindaalbert8404]

Love your video. The very best.

[@bettygryner2546]

You made this look so easy l am going to try your way next time l make one than you for sharing

[@marieacuna2207]

Omg! Thank you for sharing this tutorial I Love how easy you do step by step instructions. 🤗 Happy New Year 2020 🎊🎉🎈💖

[@MakeAMemoryBearCompany]

Thank you!!

[@marieacuna2207]

@@MakeAMemoryBearCompany Very welcome!!! Keep up the good work.😉 God bless

[@Karen.L.771]

what a brilliant tutorial, it was great that you took the time to explain and show every detail. Thank you for sharing. xx

[@BobbieBTexas]

Yeah I made my first Mamie bear today. Easy to follow but I used a shirt that was my boyfriend’s so pattern didn’t line up. Thank you for your instructions and this video. Your bear looks bigger than mine in this video

[@magggie22]

Hi :) what a delightful tutorial, so well explained, clear and easy to understand step by step instructions, loved this, thank you so much for taking time out to share your wonderful talent :) lovely Bears :) Thank you again I learned a lot from this :) have a nice day, stay safe and well :) magz :)

[@janettejohnson8345]

A really easy follw thank you ♡ {UK}

[@jillkent6134]

Good tutorial 😊

[@anadiaz399]

Hermoso trabajo gracias por compartir

[@mariacalio914]

grazie per il tutorial, spiegato benissimo 🤩

[@jackilerdal8621]

Have you ever thought about coming up with a way to use the actual front of the shirt (where the buttons are) as the front of the bear? think that would be really cute.

[@zacsgran1]

I cut the belly in one piece and use the buttons as the middle of the body

[@angelasmith7139]

❤ watching your video.

[@detodounpococonbertha9092]

New subscriber here!!! Thanks for your help in Etsy! So ready to make that bear for my aunt, we just lost an uncle the last week, due Covid!🥲

[@tylerskk1]

Wonderful! You are the best instructor on the internet hands down. Thank you for easy instructions. I see several bears in my future.

[@MakeAMemoryBearCompany]

Wow, thank you!

[@dsego1183]

OMG I wished I had watched this before… 😒😏 ugh the dreaded seam ripper. Thank you for making this so easy 🙂

[@paulineholshouser748]

Is there a chance someone stole your design. I bought a pattern I saw online but it didn’t seem like it was going to come in so I found you on KZbin and bought your pattern from your Etsy shop. We’ll low and behold the one I ordered finally came in and it is exactly like yours except it has plastic pattern pieces. Same picture on the front and same directions for assembly.

[@MakeAMemoryBearCompany]

YES! Several companies have stolen my patterns. They are using my images and videos in their ads and Facebook refuses to take them down. I am beyond upset and devastated!!! I don't know what to do, because the companies are stealing from so many Etsy sellers. So unfair. 😔

[@roxanneloyst3733]

Hello I can't find where I saw it in your video something about rounding out the nose or doing something with the nose of the bear. Can you let me know about this please. Mine did come out a bit pointed and I would like to have a more rounded area for the nose. Thank you

[@snipitwithtriplets2815]

I love this video. I have been trying to make thos bear but get flustered..

[@samanthallewellyn6202]

Just looking for a bit of advice I could I use one piece for the back if I added the darts and removed the tail, thank you

[@ericabates5361]

Hello, Your instructions are very clear & precise & easy to follow 💚 I live in the UK & just brought a pattern from Amazon that can be posted/delivered. 😁 I don't have a computer/laptop or printer to Download a PDF pattern 😦 i use a Tablet! 😋 Do you think if I were to buy this pattern PDF download, I would be able to Scale the 1"line marking & easily draw the bigger Pattern Pieces & piece them together? My tablet screen itself W 13.5cm x L 21cm. Because your Body Pattern Pieces look quite large. Erica x

[@kathleentustanowsky2542]

I have this machine. Can you please tell me the correct tension settings? Thank you. I sometime have the wrong settings

[@patricialeece5847]

Enjoyed this tutorial and IL make a few bears for our Hugging Ministry at my church. What is the stitch length and needle size are you using?

[@jeanklutz6028]

I think this bear will be easier to sew. I have the Memory bear I pattern, but the head goes on last and there is little room to connect n it to the body. I like the construction a lot better on this pattern. Thanks

[@whateveryouwant1000]

Can we use this feet style with the other bear that has no bottom on the feet?

[@lindasherman2611]

Where is the pattern for the sphere it looks nice thank you can you tell me where is it.

[@joannsieber5303]

Iam new to making bears. How do not get creamed mby the arms and legs? I think you are good teacher for a beginner ,thank you

[@deniseliscoumb7670]

Love your videos. I would love if you would have videos on how to add things, like collar shirts ect

[@MakeAMemoryBearCompany]

I actually do show how to add a collar in my Chipper Bear video! You can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5-ndK13d9KSj5I

[@deniseliscoumb7670]

THANK YOU!!!! I would love more videos of what else we can add. I appreciate your help.

[@Kittenkollection]

Hello what’s the seam allowance 4 the bear? And is it just this bear pattern that I can sewn in 1 piece? By the way love this video

[@franrobinson8909]

When sewing bear together my back of the head and the front do not match what have I done wrong help 😁

[@theresagiles2619]

do you make any smaller memory bears

[@user-nb8zv6gf1s]

This is the best video and very easy to follow I bought the pattern could I ask did you interface the fabric before cutting

[@MakeAMemoryBearCompany]

I use iron-on interfacing if the fabric is particularly stretchy, thin or delicate. If it is stiff, not stretchy or pretty sturdy, I skip interfacing all together.

[@conniemoody5063]

Looking for link for pattern

[@mDiago6200]

Do you sell the eyes and nose pieces?

[@sallyjoyce7168]

Do you ever use interfacing like SF101 to add extra stability to the fabric?

[@MakeAMemoryBearCompany]

I sure do! All the time. Especially if it's particularly delicate, like satin or silk, or if it's a super stretchy material, like a baby's onesies that's been washed a hundred times!

[@christysavoy9332]

Do you have video if we wanna use fuzzy or stretchy cloths like cotton tshirts or pjs.

[@MakeAMemoryBearCompany]

No, I don't have one showing that specifically. In those situations I use a stabilizer so the fabric stiffens up and is easier to work with. I like to buy a medium weight iron-on fusible webbing. It helps so much and the bears hold their shape very nicely.

[@tammyclontz5542]

Where do you get the eyes and nose button at and what size are they. Thank you for posting this video your awesome at teaching us how to make this sweet bear.

[@MakeAMemoryBearCompany]

Hi! In this video, I believe the eyes are approximately 14mm and nose is 20mm. You can find them at most craft stores in the doll making department. I also get them from various sellers on Etsy. If I'm making a lot of bears, I will purchase a large kit from Amazon.

[@darlenespurr7143]

Thank you for tutorial! I purchased the bear pattern but it doesn't have that extra nose piece.

[@MakeAMemoryBearCompany]

Uh oh! If you don't have the gusset down the center of the head, it sounds like you bought the Chipper Bear and not the Mamie Bear!

[@sweeteyesjen]

Has anyone ever embroidered eyes and nose on the fabric instead of using safety eyes/nose?! I’m curious of the other designs?!

[@hpeterson10579]

Great video! I wished you would have showed the sewing in the mouth a little more. Seemed like it was pretty quick. And way too many ads... loved the close up of the camera. Also liked how clearly you explained most things. It was literally like having you in the room talking me through each step. That’s really important because with some items you only get one chance with the fabric. Thanks for the video. It’s one reason I decided to purchase this on Etsy. 5/5 imho. Would definitely buy again from you! Thanks again!

[@MakeAMemoryBearCompany]

Thank you for letting me know about the ads...I had no idea I had the power to change them! Your comment prompted to me investigate, and I went in and removed them. Thank you also for leaving such kind words about the video. I really appreciate it!

[@hpeterson10579]

@@MakeAMemoryBearCompany I just looked at the video again thank you so much! Love, love, love this bear!

[@cherylhawkins7451]

Is thereca pattern for this please

[@lindamolinarosario3424]

Esta muy bonito por favor donde consigo los patrones.

[@MakeAMemoryBearCompany]

El patrón está disponible para su compra en mi tienda de Etsy. Aqui esta el link: www.etsy.com/listing/767351937/simple-memory-bear-pattern-18-mamie-bear?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=memory+bear+pattern+18&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1&pro=1

[@oobiedoobiedoo1290]

Can you use heavier fabric like denim with this pattern?

[@MakeAMemoryBearCompany]

Yes, absolutely!