Memory Bear Crafting Tutorial: Making memories with Simplicity Sewing Pattern 8716

[@suemccormack2699]

I have this pattern. I made 8 memory bears from my late husbands shirts for my 8 children. I cut all the shirts up and patchworked then together to make larger fabrics. I used a plain fabric for all of the backs. As he was from Ireland, I machine embroidered a shamrock on one leg of each bear and embroidered the word Dad on the fronts. I made a practice bear for me first out of a fabric from my stash as I’d never ever made bears before.

[@JunkGal63]

What a special story. Thank you for sharing. I love the shamrock addition. I know your children will cherish the bears. Blessings to you!

[@sabretoothlover101]

Thank you for sharing! I am learning to sew with patterns and this was very helpful. 😊

[@mikalamarshall]

I inherited my mom's sewing machine and bought this pattern. I was so lost. But you helped greatly. Thank you so much!

[@JunkGal63]

I’m so glad I could help! It’s a great pattern. Blessings!

[@donnamcneil6748]

Wonderful memory bear .your mom will be so proud.you did a great job explaining all the little details

[@JunkGal63]

Thank you. 💕💕

[@janiceconway5542]

Thank you for walking us through this process. My condolences on the loss of your mom. I am blessed to still have my 90 year old mom but I wish I had of saved one of my dads shirts. I have had this pattern forever and will maybe do what you did and make one before I tackle it with an important piece of fabric . My mom also is very small so this tutorial that you did will come in very handy. God Bless

[@JunkGal63]

God Bless You! I pray you have lots more time with your Mom. Enjoy every minute and I know you will. I do have a few of my Dad's flannel shirts but I wear them in the Winter so I really don't want to cut them up. It was hard enough cutting up Mom's shirt but I knew I couldn't wear it because of the size. Blessings! ❤

[@suewatson8688]

My mum passed at the end of 2022 I still have to make some memory cuddlies from her clothes. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your mum, and for the video. I miss my mum so so much too...Best Wishes Sue x

[@JunkGal63]

Oh, Sue. I know you do miss her. It is very hard. Hugs to you!

[@lilcowgirlsluvr]

Love it. I made several from my parents clothes. These are heart warming to loved one's. ❤

[@JunkGal63]

Thank you. Yes, very comforting.

[@rexfiedler8768]

So cute! Sorry for the loss of your mom.

[@JunkGal63]

Thank you! ❤️

[@Ohio_Memory_Bears]

It’s nice to have multiple patterns available to use to make these precious items ❤❤

[@JunkGal63]

Yes. I do have several others I purchased and will be trying a few of those as well. Thank you so much! Have a blessed day.❤

[@nancyalvarez1866]

gran trabajo y bello recuerdo de tu madre! gracias por compartirlo!

[@JunkGal63]

Thank you!

[@dawnlunn2405]

Precious memory bear. Thank you for sharing.

[@JunkGal63]

Thank you for watching.

[@suemccormack2699]

And to you too 😊

[@sheilawhidby7626]

She is beautiful. Thank you for going through the pattern so gracefully. I can't read patterns and was at my wits end as to how I was going to get this together for my sister. It's my mother's house coat. Thanka again.

[@JunkGal63]

You are so welcome. Patterns are a challenge for me as well. Your sister will love it. You got this. Blessings!

[@sheilawhidby7626]

​@@JunkGal63what is the stitch called that you used to sew up the back?

[@JunkGal63]

@sheilawhidby7626 It is called a ladder stitch. Here is a great tutorial from Whitney Sews: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4qsgH-Oo6elmrMsi=pFQOOmJyBYheBa8y

[@sheilawhidby7626]

@JunkGal63 thank you so much.

[@antoinettemitchell2888]

PRECIOUS

[@АнарБеласарова]

Beautiful 🤩

[@JunkGal63]

Thank you.

[@isabhuss3471]

je partage votre peine ..et vous souhaite de belles journées en compagnie de l'ourson cousu avec le vêtement de votre maman. 💕💕😘

[@JunkGal63]

Thank you. 💕💕

[@pamharmon5397]

Very special I’m thinking of a bear from baby clothes I’m just trying to to figure that one out

[@JunkGal63]

That would be so special. What if you cut up what you have in 2 to 3 inch squares. Use those pieces to make quilt blocks. Then cut out the pieces from the pattern? If you need to fill in because you don't have enough pieces, you could use pink or blue quilting fabric. Thank you for watching. Have a blessed day.

[@pamharmon5397]

Thank you great idea