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Thank you Lisa. I joined the Masterclass and downloaded the file for Norma Jean. But ,when I went to the printers shop they didn’t have the A3 paparr so they did it on regular 8by 11. I asked them to copy the pattern on cardboard so that’s done. Nevertheless I am worried that the change in paper will have some effect on the dimensions? Do you know? I am eager to start the class and listen to your so precise and simple explanation. Thank very much !
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.
Oh Robin I’m so sorry to hear about your son! I came here to learn how to make a memory bear for my sister who also lost her son in a car accident 4 years ago. I will be praying your art and sewing (especially of this memory bear) gives you some comfort.
Oh bless you. My heart goes out to you and I really hope you enjoy doing something like this in memory of your son. May it be part of the healing journey for you. And then you’ll have something to cuddle as well, which may even smell just like the memory of him as well. God be with you as you sew and create a special memory. ❤
I was thrilled beyond words when I came upon your UA-cam 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!💜💜💜
Hi Laurie, thank you for sharing your heartfelt story with me, I hope Creating has brought you some peace and distraction from your sad loss. I would love to see your Beautiful Bears, you can share them with me on Instagram or On our Facebook page, the links are below the video. Take care my friend 🥰
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 !!
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.
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
My father just passed away this November and this is the first pattern I've seen of a memory bear that looks so nice. He loved his flannel shirts and I'm going to start a bear for my mom and daughter with this pattern. Thank you so much for sharing your pattern and I pray mine turns out as beautiful as yours. I appreciate your video on how to create this bear. It's going to be such an emotional and endearing project for me. I started to cry last night as I was cutting out his flannel shirts but it will be worth it when I'm finished.
You will create beautiful Bears because they will be filled with your love and respect. This will shine through in your results, I hope creating will bring you some peace and distraction 🥰
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
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.
You are amazing, I think I could never make a bear like that but it’s fun to watch you do it, thank you Lisa, I love you and your work. Maggie from Vancouver, Canada
Ideas plus!! and even more tips and tricks of the trade. Can't wait to make this one, you are so generous with your ideas and creativity. Stay safe and thank you for all that you do and for always paying it forward. 💕🥰🤗
What a wonderful giving person you are. Thank you so much for yet another wonderful pattern. This means so much to anyone who’s lost someone. Or just to make. Super cute!
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
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
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!
Just want to give you a massive thanks, I started my bear not long after you posted this video but totally chickened out when I got to the head cause I convinced myself I didn't have the sewing skill for it. I finished him yesterday and absolutely love it. Thank you for your phenomenal tutorials couldn't do it without you ❤
Thank you so much for sharing, after 25 years after my sons passing I wa sready today to sort out his moses basket, unpicked all the material and have been searching for a pattern. This has come just at the right time ❤
Just found your channel and I'm so in love with everything you stand for and do. Thank you for sharing this with us. I have purchased patterns for this but could never figure it out. The knowledge you share here is so valuable and is so appreciated. Thank you. Just thank you.
This is an exceptional video, your attention to detail is absolutely amazing, I am working on my 1st memory bear I have used some of your techniques but on my second bear I will follow all instructions from start to finish. I have been watching several of your instructional videos. I have been sewing curtains and furniture for years, you are teaching me some new techniques thank you ❤
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS TUTORIAL!!!! Thank You from my heart! My daughter lost her son to a drug overdose 2 years ago. It has been a daily struggle for our family. It was only recently she asked me to make her "something" with a couple of his favorite pieces of clothing. I am SO VERY GRATEFUL for giving me the the guidance to give her a BEAUTIFUL MEMORY. I will post as soon as I've got it done. GOD Bless you!
Aww he IS perfect! I love the hearts on his feet 💖 Thank you for sharing your skills with us. You are very generous and give us great tips and tricks. I hope your husband enjoys having Brett in memory of his brother 💞
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.
Your attention to detail is exquisite! I am a literal type of person, and your way of conducting this tutorial is exactly the way I wish everyone did tutorials!! Thank you so much!
I have just completed my first ever memory bear following your pattern and method. I must say I'm delighted, it all came together perfectly. Thank you for clear instructions and generosity in sharing.
I just happened to see this today. Your bear is magnificent! I would love to try and make one in memory of my sister who passed this year. I have a beautiful floral dress of hers hanging in my closet that I know would be perfect. I’m going to practice on other fabric first. Thank you for this detailed and beautiful tutorial. You are a true artist.
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.
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.❤
Oh my I love this bear, your work is beautiful, I lost my mother-in-law two weeks ago suddenly and I want to make a few bears for the family, got all the pieces cut out but after watching your video numerous times and frightened to start them I realised a lot of the fabrics are her t-shirts will ordinary interfacing do.
Hi Jacqueline, Sorry for your sad times😞 I hope creating will bring you some comfort and distraction, A medium weight fusible woven interfacing will work well on those T shirt fabrics🥰
I’m making this as surprise Christmas present for my mother-in-law. I’m a quilter and she wanted me to make a quilt with the pjs her mother wore the night she passed away. There was not enough fabric for a quilt but this will be perfect. Her mom collected bears and I hope I can pull this off. Thank you so much for the pattern and instructions
This is a brilliant pattern. I have a suit jacket that belonged to a friend's father, that I think will make a beautiful bear for her. So much nicer than a simple pillow.
Wow, I just had to pause and say a huge thank you very much! My son-in-law's grandfather passed away recently, and because my daughter knows i love to sew, she asked me to make a memory bear. I was so daunted by such an important task that I've been putting if off for a bit. As I was getting started on the project, I came across your video, and decided to use your pattern because I love the button down front, and I really wanted to do something like it. Your instruction is so, so helpful. I really enjoy how you explain every step at a basic level for sewers who have never done soft sculpture. I'm about 1/3 of the way in, and I wanted to come say how grateful I am that you are helping me feel good about taking this on. I've started with a bear in memory of my dad, using shirts that I brought home with me when he died a few years ago, and I'm starting to get excited to do this for my daughter and her family. So, when I finish my dad's i'll be able to start on hers and hopefully not make as many mistakes - lol! All my best to you!
Fantastic tutorial. A great many soft sculpture techniques are shown. One thing I might add is that I find it really helpful to pay attention to "how" the seam allowances "lay" while stuffing the head, especially the snout area. I finger press them to one side or open, flatten them with my fingers, pressing them against my other had, to make sure they lay flat and in the direction intended. They are held in place by stuffing.
This pattern is amazing. It is going to open up the options I can offer immensely. Thank you so much Lisa. It looks so much less fiddly than the pattern I was using. Going to make this very soon with my grandsons newborn baby grows. Xxx
I love him, I love him, I love him 😍. The front panel and the collar is just 💕. The face of the bear is just perfect - I'm in love 💓. The things you do are so beautiful and well thought out. You are truly an artist - thank you so much for sharing all your patterns and your talent with all of us. Denim🤔... YES 😍
I wish I had this pattern and info several years ago when my DIL wanted some bears from her fathers shirts. I never made them, but I might try again using your info. Thank you so much.
@@payitforward9442 haha…. Well you now have hundreds of us aspiring to be as neat as you!. But I have now mastered stab back stitch and always doing overcast stitch now. Boy what a difference that makes before heading to the machine 😁😁😁
Thank you so much for sharing your memory bear pattern. Mrs. Payitforward You are an excellent teacher. I look forward to making a memory bear in the future thanks to your tutorial. Your Memory bear is beautiful.
Wonderful pattern design! I love how you added the matching threads. They really tied the pattern together making for a standout one of a kind bear! I’m enjoying the master classes and learning so much! The knowledge you share is amazing! Thank you for your generosity in sharing your wealth of knowledge! Take care! It’s crazy out there!
I so agree, it’s a crazy world out there, just stay home and create I say! I’m glad you’re enjoying Masterclass, next month’s project will be up soon! 🥰🤗
This little bear is beautiful just charming . Love the idea of using clothing of loved ones to make memory bears. Thankyou so much for this fabulous tutorial ❤😂
I’ve just downloaded your pattern - thank you. As a novice hobbyists, I’m looking forward to recreating this in old school uniform fabric, for a year 6 leaver. Thank you for the detailed video; it is going to help hugely. Have the best day xx
You are absolutely amazing!! Thank you so very much! I lost my son and I can't afford the other patterns that I couldn't follow anyway. You are a blessing! 🙏💖
My grandfather passed away recently and I've really struggled with finding the right bear to embody him. I thought of my grandpa as soon as I saw your bear! I definitely was not planning on going as fancy as a jointed bear but I can't picture using any other pattern at this point! Anyway, my dad dropped off a tote of grandpas flannels today and I plan to start soon. I'll be making 11 bears total, wish me luck 😅 Thank you so much for the beautiful pattern and wonderful tutorial!
I’ve never seen such thoroughly elaborate pattern and instructions , and all for FREE !!! So exact if you mess up it’s your fault. Thank you posting this bear just before Christmas! Thank you sooo much
Thank you from my heart for this. I have been wanting to make Memory Bears in memory of my Dad, Mom, two Sisters, & my Brother. You’ve given me the courage to do just that! I’m going to watch your other videos, as you suggested, than watch this again. At that point I know I’ll be ready to take it slow & easy beginning my “Family of Memory Bears! Please send positive vibes & prayers my way for a fun & heartwarming adventure. You are such a beautiful spirit. Thank you for this and your encouragement.🤗💝🦩
I love your stuffed animals!! I give them to new babies or for first b'day gifts made from some item of clothing. I have seen a cute giraffe behind you but I've never seen a pattern or tutorial. Is there one? If so, where might I find it. I've got a God Son who loves giraffes. Thank you for sharing your wonderful patterns. ❤💕
So cute! In the past, I have made the bears from my granddaughters' clothes. One for them and one to keep for memories. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity. Love the expression on the bear's face.
I just finished this. Fantastic tutorial and so much better than anything I found. Thank you so much for providing this for free. I did struggle with seam sizing since I’m in the US. But it came together. I wish I could post a picture.
Thank you very much, just found your channel. Love your bear and others. I will be making a memory bear for my late husband, if he was alive he would have wanted on of these! Your demonstration on how to make this and your pattern is fabulous, the best I have seen for a fabric bear. Stay safe and sending you much blessings. 🇬🇧💕
Thank you so much for this! I'm going to try and learn to sew so I can make this for my sister for Christmas with our grandparents old clothes. I've never sewn before so I hope I can get it down in time!
I just finished this. Fantastic tutorial and so much better than anything I found. Thank you so much for providing this for free. I did struggle with seam sizing since I’m in the US. But it came together.
This is such a clever pattern! I'm glad I didn't give away my old shirts, that front panel with the collar is gorgeous 😍. For the moment bussy with my goat...but when I make this one I'll also call him Brett 💜 Thank you so much Lisa and Carl! 🙏💕
I downloaded the pattern a year ago, with the intention of making it for my granddaughter (37 yrs old) for Christmas. But, as life has it, it's now a year later and I'm going to hopefully get it done for her for this Christmas. I'm looking forward to the journey with your help (tutorial). Thank you.
This is such a beautiful bear! Thank you so much for sharing him. With your expert instructions and video, I know I can make beautiful personalized bears myself.
Great pattern and wonderful project. Love the memories' being saved in this way! Thank you so much. All the best. Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family. ❤ 😃👍
Thank you so much for this bear as he is just what I’ve been looking for. I lost my Dad and stepmother to covid just a year ago. My mother and my husbands parents have all passed over the last few years but I have items from each that my children and grandchildren remember and I will be using them to make memory bears for each of them and will include something from my husband and myself too. ❤️
I’m so sorry, such significant loved ones to lose. 😢 I hope creating memories this way will bring you some distraction and comfort. Sending warm hugs to you and yours 🥰🤗
Thank you so much for this tutorial and pattern. I have needed to make memory bears for the children of my friend who sadly passed away. I feel more confident tackling this now after watching. So so grateful to you
Liked and subscribed, purely because you’re kind enough to give free pattern I will be making this bear from my dads jeans as he passed this year and I don’t have the heart to throw them away, I’ll save your video and show you the outcome thank you xx
Thank you so much lisa, you are giving me courage to attempt to make 3 memory bears.I lost my eldest son 23 years ago to a motorbike accident, he was 29. I only have 1 jacket of his which i have treasured, so i have always been too afraid to cut it incase i accidentally destroyed it, but watching you make such a beautiful bear i am going to try to make 3 bears out of it ( 1 each for his brother and 2 sisters ) so that they have something to remember him by.
Hi Jackie, I’m so very sorry, I admit to having a little cry reading this, I can’t imagine your grief. We have 4 sons and two daughters, and all our boys ride Motorcycles, I wish they wouldn’t. I really hope this project brings you some peace and happy memories 🥰🤗
Der hübscheste Bär der mir je untergekommen ist! Schwierig nur dass man Karostoffe schwer hier bekommen kann, ich werde auf die Suche gehen, danke für das Video. 👍👍💙💛
So grateful to you for such a great informative video, you are very kind to share this with people, a wonderful way to learn and brush up your creativity. Going to give this a try, I hope mine looks as good as yours!! Thank you!
Thank you sooo much. Your pattern is amazing I lost my hubby last nov/25. I am thinking to make bear memory hug using some of his shirts. Thanks for sharing. You are very generous!! Merry Christmas to you and your family. All my Best wishes from Brazil !
Beautiful and cute as always!! Thank you Lisa for sharing your precious talent and art with us. I can wait to try to make this bear for my nieces and nephew! You are a pleasure to watch. Best regards, from Florida ,USA.
Hi Lisa. Your bears are truly beautiful. In this surreal new world I am creating to stay sane. I hope I can get this right. I have a bunch of gorgeous old curtains from my late mum in law. Her name was Florence so I think I’ll call them Flo bears. Will give this a bash. Best regards from South Africa 🇿🇦💫
Lisa Thankyou so much for this wonderful bear pattern! We lost our beautiful niece to a house fire almost two years ago and I know my sister would love this memory bear! So Thankyou again I will have a little time to make it for her before the second anniversary. Gods Blessings to you for sharing this with us🧡
Hello Lisa, I am so Thankful for people like you. So kind and giving. My two sons lost their father to cancer recently. My sons were only 21 yrs. and 23yrs. of age at the time of his passing. I have a few shirts that I want to turn into bears for them. I am new to sewing, however your tutorial is very patient, and you explain things so well. My question before I even make the first cut, do I trim the all the pieces slightly larger than the pattern itself? And do you have any suggestions to someone who is new to this? I am making a "prototype bear" out of other fabric I have, before I even try to use their father's shirts. Thank you again for such an important tutorial! And may God Bless You.
Welcome! I’m so sorry for such a huge loss in your family😢 First of all, I include all seam allowances in my patterns so no need for trimming. Making a Sample bear first is a great idea, it will get you familiar with the techniques used. The construction is easier than you think because it is made in parts. Do make sure to interface your fabrics first for best results and easier handling. And remember I will be with you every step of the way! I hope this project will bring you some comfort. Warm hugs to you all. 🥰🤗
Absolutely adore this pattern, printing it now to get started tomorrow. You are such a fantastic and generous lady and crafter. Thankyou for spurring us all on to craft more ☺️xx
Hello, my friend! Thank you so much for the wonderful pattern. I learn so much with each new video! The pattern is a nice size for machine embroidery, quilting, lettering, mixed media,,, ,the sky is the limit. Love the long videos and you are such a gem! Thanks and Cheers!
Hello you! Lovely to hear from you, I so agree , he had to be a reasonable size for all those creative possibilities, I hope you are safe and well my friend!🥰🤗
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Thank you Lisa. I joined the Masterclass and downloaded the file for
Norma Jean. But ,when I went to the printers shop they didn’t have the A3 paparr so they did it on regular 8by 11. I asked them to copy the pattern on cardboard so that’s done. Nevertheless I am worried that the change in paper will have some effect on the dimensions? Do you know? I am eager to start the class and listen to your so precise and simple explanation. Thank very much !
Can you tell me if the collar is simply buttoned on or is it sewn on?
Thank you, love this bear!
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.
I’m so glad you found me Robin, I hope you find some comfort here in creating, so sorry for such a devastating loss 😢 Sending you warm hugs 🥰❤️
So sorry 😞
Oh Robin I’m so sorry to hear about your son! I came here to learn how to make a memory bear for my sister who also lost her son in a car accident 4 years ago. I will be praying your art and sewing (especially of this memory bear) gives you some comfort.
Oh bless you. My heart goes out to you and I really hope you enjoy doing something like this in memory of your son. May it be part of the healing journey for you. And then you’ll have something to cuddle as well, which may even smell just like the memory of him as well. God be with you as you sew and create a special memory. ❤
My parayers to you Robin.
I was thrilled beyond words when I came upon your UA-cam 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!💜💜💜
Hi Laurie, thank you for sharing your heartfelt story with me, I hope Creating has brought you some peace and distraction from your sad loss. I would love to see your Beautiful Bears, you can share them with me on Instagram or On our Facebook page, the links are below the video. Take care my friend 🥰
I’m so sorry for your loss.
I would love to see a photo of your bears.
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 !!
I appreciate your positive feedback, I’m happy to have helped!🥰
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.
Beautiful idea Sherrie, I hope they bring comfort 🥰
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
My father just passed away this November and this is the first pattern I've seen of a memory bear that looks so nice. He loved his flannel shirts and I'm going to start a bear for my mom and daughter with this pattern. Thank you so much for sharing your pattern and I pray mine turns out as beautiful as yours. I appreciate your video on how to create this bear. It's going to be such an emotional and endearing project for me. I started to cry last night as I was cutting out his flannel shirts but it will be worth it when I'm finished.
You will create beautiful Bears because they will be filled with your love and respect. This will shine through in your results, I hope creating will bring you some peace and distraction 🥰
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
What a labour of love! You have a big heart Hilda, I’m sure they will be well received, thank you for PayingItForward 🥰
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.
This makes me happy to hear , Thankyou and good luck with your project!🥰
You are amazing, I think I could never make a bear like that but it’s fun to watch you do it, thank you Lisa, I love you and your work. Maggie from Vancouver, Canada
Ideas plus!! and even more tips and tricks of the trade. Can't wait to make this one, you are so generous with your ideas and creativity. Stay safe and thank you for all that you do and for always paying it forward. 💕🥰🤗
Thank you! This is one pattern that made me wish for more time to create more versions! I’ll leave it to you good people!🥰
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.
This is just what I have been looking for. Lost my son suddenly, so this will be a great comfort for his grandchildren.
Hi Pauline, such a devastating loss for you all, I hope creating will bring you some peace and distraction 🥰
What a wonderful giving person you are. Thank you so much for yet another wonderful pattern. This means so much to anyone who’s lost someone. Or just to make. Super cute!
Yes! She’s very giving 🥰
You are so very welcome! It is a lovely warm way to celebrate someone 🥰
I am so glad I found this. My husband passed a couple weeks ago. I am going to make one for my daughters. Thank you for sharing!!
Oh no, 😞 Sending warm hugs to you 🥰
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
What a beautiful comment, thank you! I feel very lucky to share with you all, I hope you will stay awhile and create with me!🥰
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
This was so interesting to watch, I don't sew but love to watch people who can.
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!
Just want to give you a massive thanks, I started my bear not long after you posted this video but totally chickened out when I got to the head cause I convinced myself I didn't have the sewing skill for it. I finished him yesterday and absolutely love it. Thank you for your phenomenal tutorials couldn't do it without you ❤
I love to hear this thank you! I’m glad you persevered 🥰
Love the pride and patience you put into your beautiful creations.
Thank you! I’m glad it shows🥰
Thank you so much for sharing, after 25 years after my sons passing I wa sready today to sort out his moses basket, unpicked all the material and have been searching for a pattern. This has come just at the right time ❤
Just found your channel and I'm so in love with everything you stand for and do. Thank you for sharing this with us. I have purchased patterns for this but could never figure it out. The knowledge you share here is so valuable and is so appreciated. Thank you. Just thank you.
I’m so happy to have helped! Stay with me step by step and we will have success together!🥰
This is an exceptional video, your attention to detail is absolutely amazing, I am working on my 1st memory bear I have used some of your techniques but on my second bear I will follow all instructions from start to finish. I have been watching several of your instructional videos. I have been sewing curtains and furniture for years, you are teaching me some new techniques thank you ❤
An exciting new endeavour for you Louise! I hope you love it🥰
I have finished it and given him to a friend and she loves it, I’m looking forward to doing the next one 😊
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS TUTORIAL!!!! Thank You from my heart! My daughter lost her son to a drug overdose 2 years ago. It has been a daily struggle for our family. It was only recently she asked me to make her "something" with a couple of his favorite pieces of clothing.
I am SO VERY GRATEFUL for giving me the the guidance to give her a BEAUTIFUL MEMORY. I will post as soon as I've got it done. GOD Bless you!
Hi Carol, so very sorry for your loss, I hope this project brings you and yours some peace. Your Grandson needs to be remembered 🥰🤗
@@payitforward9442 Thank you😇
Aww he IS perfect! I love the hearts on his feet 💖 Thank you for sharing your skills with us. You are very generous and give us great tips and tricks. I hope your husband enjoys having Brett in memory of his brother 💞
Thank you so much, I call my husband Mr. T !😂 I will keep little Brett bear by his bed 🥰❤️
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.
I love to hear this! Thank you Susan 🥰
Your attention to detail is exquisite! I am a literal type of person, and your way of conducting this tutorial is exactly the way I wish everyone did tutorials!! Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful! 🥰
I have just completed my first ever memory bear following your pattern and method. I must say I'm delighted, it all came together perfectly. Thank you for clear instructions and generosity in sharing.
I just happened to see this today. Your bear is magnificent! I would love to try and make one in memory of my sister who passed this year. I have a beautiful floral dress of hers hanging in my closet that I know would be perfect. I’m going to practice on other fabric first. Thank you for this detailed and beautiful tutorial. You are a true artist.
A floral Bear would be a beautiful tribute❤️ I wish you well and I’m here to help if needed 🥰
I am intrigued at your precision in making this memory bear. What a delight watching you.
Thank you, you are too kind!🥰
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.
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.❤
You are so very welcome Helen, I feel lucky to share with you all!🥰
Oh my I love this bear, your work is beautiful, I lost my mother-in-law two weeks ago suddenly and I want to make a few bears for the family, got all the pieces cut out but after watching your video numerous times and frightened to start them I realised a lot of the fabrics are her t-shirts will ordinary interfacing do.
Hi Jacqueline, Sorry for your sad times😞 I hope creating will bring you some comfort and distraction, A medium weight fusible woven interfacing will work well on those T shirt fabrics🥰
I’m making this as surprise Christmas present for my mother-in-law. I’m a quilter and she wanted me to make a quilt with the pjs her mother wore the night she passed away. There was not enough fabric for a quilt but this will be perfect. Her mom collected bears and I hope I can pull this off. Thank you so much for the pattern and instructions
You are so very welcome! Sounds like a beautiful labour of love, I hope I get to see it finished!🥰
This is a brilliant pattern. I have a suit jacket that belonged to a friend's father, that I think will make a beautiful bear for her. So much nicer than a simple pillow.
Sounds like a great plan, Happy sewing!🥰
Wow, I just had to pause and say a huge thank you very much! My son-in-law's grandfather passed away recently, and because my daughter knows i love to sew, she asked me to make a memory bear. I was so daunted by such an important task that I've been putting if off for a bit. As I was getting started on the project, I came across your video, and decided to use your pattern because I love the button down front, and I really wanted to do something like it. Your instruction is so, so helpful. I really enjoy how you explain every step at a basic level for sewers who have never done soft sculpture.
I'm about 1/3 of the way in, and I wanted to come say how grateful I am that you are helping me feel good about taking this on. I've started with a bear in memory of my dad, using shirts that I brought home with me when he died a few years ago, and I'm starting to get excited to do this for my daughter and her family. So, when I finish my dad's i'll be able to start on hers and hopefully not make as many mistakes - lol! All my best to you!
This is so encouraging for me to hear Didi, I thank you for such lovely feedback. I hope I have converted you to soft sculpture sewing!🥰
Fantastic tutorial. A great many soft sculpture techniques are shown. One thing I might add is that I find it really helpful to pay attention to "how" the seam allowances "lay" while stuffing the head, especially the snout area. I finger press them to one side or open, flatten them with my fingers, pressing them against my other had, to make sure they lay flat and in the direction intended. They are held in place by stuffing.
A dream is going to be achieved. Fantastic for empowering and education
You do such beautiful work. So incredibly generous to share all of this.
It is my pleasure , thank you for watching!🥰
This pattern is amazing. It is going to open up the options I can offer immensely. Thank you so much Lisa. It looks so much less fiddly than the pattern I was using. Going to make this very soon with my grandsons newborn baby grows. Xxx
I know exactly what you mean 🥰
I love him, I love him, I love him 😍. The front panel and the collar is just 💕. The face of the bear is just perfect - I'm in love 💓. The things you do are so beautiful and well thought out. You are truly an artist - thank you so much for sharing all your patterns and your talent with all of us. Denim🤔... YES 😍
Hi Ann-Britt! Thank you, I’m feeling like I might just make him up in denim just for the fun of it!🥰
This is the best memory bear i have ever seen, i love it x
Thank you so much!🥰
I wish I had this pattern and info several years ago when my DIL wanted some bears from her fathers shirts. I never made them, but I might try again using your info. Thank you so much.
I hope you do Karen, I’ll be with you every step of the way!🥰
You make blanket stitch look so easy, I make it look a mess lol…..now this stitch I really need to practise more!
Stop it! It is easy once you have sewn it a Bazillion times!😂🥰
@@payitforward9442 haha…. Well you now have hundreds of us aspiring to be as neat as you!. But I have now mastered stab back stitch and always doing overcast stitch now. Boy what a difference that makes before heading to the machine 😁😁😁
Thank you and greetings from Saskatchewan Canada! Never too old to learn some new tricks, love the ears!
I have learnt so much watching (and rewatching) your videos. Thanks a million.
Thank you so much for sharing your memory bear pattern. Mrs. Payitforward You are an excellent teacher. I look forward to making a memory bear in the future thanks to your tutorial. Your Memory bear is beautiful.
You are so very welcome, Happy sewing!🥰
❤❤❤ This creation! Thank you so much for the pattern! I've learned much from your tutorial. Thank you for sharing your expertise! Bless you!
Thank you Kathy, I love success stories! Happy sewing🥰
Thank you for the pattern for this amazing bear! It is really helpful to have to help with the grief process! I really thank you for this!!!!
My pleasure Ashley!🥰
Wonderful pattern design! I love how you added the matching threads. They really tied the pattern together making for a standout one of a kind bear! I’m enjoying the master classes and learning so much! The knowledge you share is amazing! Thank you for your generosity in sharing your wealth of knowledge! Take care! It’s crazy out there!
I so agree, it’s a crazy world out there, just stay home and create I say! I’m glad you’re enjoying Masterclass, next month’s project will be up soon! 🥰🤗
This little bear is beautiful just charming . Love the idea of using clothing of loved ones to make memory bears. Thankyou so much for this fabulous tutorial ❤😂
You are so kind to share your pattern and tutorial and I thank you!
My pleasure!🥰
Your channel is amazing. I use your patterns all the time. Thank you for sharing. X
I’ve just downloaded your pattern - thank you.
As a novice hobbyists, I’m looking forward to recreating this in old school uniform fabric, for a year 6 leaver.
Thank you for the detailed video; it is going to help hugely.
Have the best day xx
Sounds like an exciting project, have fun with it!🥰
Thank you so much Lisa for the eye tip. My new eyes for my classic bear are hopefully arriving today so I can now finish him!
Have you used glass eyes? I have seen Memory Bears made with those but haven’t used them myself… yet
I’m dying to see him Tamsin!🥰
@@Ohio_Memory_Bears I did yes as they were for adults. Lisa’s tip for sinking eyes is a game changer!
You are absolutely amazing!! Thank you so very much! I lost my son and I can't afford the other patterns that I couldn't follow anyway. You are a blessing! 🙏💖
May you be blessed with the project and your memories
@@AnitaSouthall Thank you. That means a lot. Bless you🙏
Prayers and loving thoughts from Ireland may you find hearts ease
Sending big hugs your way 😢 I hope you make a beautiful memory for him 🥰🤗
My grandfather passed away recently and I've really struggled with finding the right bear to embody him. I thought of my grandpa as soon as I saw your bear! I definitely was not planning on going as fancy as a jointed bear but I can't picture using any other pattern at this point! Anyway, my dad dropped off a tote of grandpas flannels today and I plan to start soon. I'll be making 11 bears total, wish me luck 😅
Thank you so much for the beautiful pattern and wonderful tutorial!
Hi Jessica! This will be a labour of love for you, I wish you well, I’m here to help of you need it!🥰
A very beautiful bear. Thank you for sharing him with us. You do such lovely work, I just wish I can do half of what you do.
Your work is beautiful Soo and very accomplished! You should feel proud 🥰🤗
I’ve never seen such thoroughly elaborate pattern and instructions , and all for FREE !!! So exact if you mess up it’s your fault. Thank you posting this bear just before Christmas! Thank you sooo much
Thank you for such positive feed back, I really appreciate it!🥰
Thank you from my heart for this. I have been wanting to make Memory Bears in memory of my Dad, Mom, two Sisters, & my Brother. You’ve given me the courage to do just that! I’m going to watch your other videos, as you suggested, than watch this again. At that point I know I’ll be ready to take it slow & easy beginning my “Family of Memory Bears! Please send positive vibes & prayers my way for a fun & heartwarming adventure. You are such a beautiful spirit. Thank you for this and your encouragement.🤗💝🦩
This will be a lovely creative journey for you, Remember ask me for any help along the way. Thank you for PayingItForward to your family!🥰
I love your stuffed animals!! I give them to new babies or for first b'day gifts made from some item of clothing.
I have seen a cute giraffe behind you but I've never seen a pattern or tutorial. Is there one? If so, where might I find it. I've got a God Son who loves giraffes.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful patterns. ❤💕
So cute! In the past, I have made the bears from my granddaughters' clothes. One for them and one to keep for memories.
Thank you so much for sharing your creativity. Love the expression on the bear's face.
They sound lovely Linda, lucky Granddaughter!🥰
I just finished this. Fantastic tutorial and so much better than anything I found. Thank you so much for providing this for free. I did struggle with seam sizing since I’m in the US. But it came together.
I wish I could post a picture.
Thank you very much, just found your channel. Love your bear and others. I will be making a memory bear for my late husband, if he was alive he would have wanted on of these! Your demonstration on how to make this and your pattern is fabulous, the best I have seen for a fabric bear. Stay safe and sending you much blessings. 🇬🇧💕
Thank you Debra, I hope this project brings you comfort, such a huge loss. Happy sewing!🥰
Love this memory bear. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and techniques. Can't wait to try more of your patterns. You're the best!
You are so very welcome, I hope you will stay awhile and create with me!🥰
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I most definitely will.
Thank you so much for this! I'm going to try and learn to sew so I can make this for my sister for Christmas with our grandparents old clothes. I've never sewn before so I hope I can get it down in time!
Hi and Welcome, sounds like A labour of love! I’ll be cheering you on from here!🥰
I just finished this. Fantastic tutorial and so much better than anything I found. Thank you so much for providing this for free. I did struggle with seam sizing since I’m in the US. But it came together.
That's amazing I'm going to make some for my grandchildren in memory of their grandad . It's the best design I've ever seen. ❤
Thank you! Enjoy the journey!🥰
This is such a clever pattern! I'm glad I didn't give away my old shirts, that front panel with the collar is gorgeous 😍. For the moment bussy with my goat...but when I make this one I'll also call him Brett 💜
Thank you so much Lisa and Carl! 🙏💕
Oh Luly you are too kind! Carl will be so pleased, thank you , little lives should never be lost 😢❤️
Beautiful bears, want to make the denim asap. Thank you so much for free pattern ❤
My pleasure Lisa!🥰
And he is perfect indeed Lisa!
Hi My friend, lovely to hear from you! I’m glad you think so!🥰
I downloaded the pattern a year ago, with the intention of making it for my granddaughter (37 yrs old) for Christmas. But, as life has it, it's now a year later and I'm going to hopefully get it done for her for this Christmas. I'm looking forward to the journey with your help (tutorial). Thank you.
The journey is as important as the results Susan, Enjoy every moment!🥰
Just found your channel
Thank you so very much for your awesome tips and designs 😀
You are a BEAUTIFUL person ❤️
Naaaw, you are too kind Jenny! Thank you and Welcome, I hope you will stay awhile and create with me!🥰
Thank you so much for sharing your patterns. The one I bought was not what I expected. Yours is way better. Thank you.
I was hoping to see your direction for using the collar. Best tutorial I've ever seen. Ready to start my bear. Thank you so much.
Hi Roberta, I simply keep the collar as it is and adjust the size at the back if necessary. Happy sewing!🥰
This is such a beautiful bear! Thank you so much for sharing him. With your expert instructions and video, I know I can make beautiful personalized bears myself.
Yes you can! I’m seeing some wonderful results from this pattern, Happy sewing!🥰
Great pattern and wonderful project. Love the memories' being saved in this way! Thank you so much. All the best. Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family. ❤ 😃👍
Thank you , I’m glad you like it, such a sweet way to celebrate a life I think!🥰
Thank you so much for this bear as he is just what I’ve been looking for. I lost my Dad and stepmother to covid just a year ago. My mother and my husbands parents have all passed over the last few years but I have items from each that my children and grandchildren remember and I will be using them to make memory bears for each of them and will include something from my husband and myself too. ❤️
I’m so sorry, such significant loved ones to lose. 😢 I hope creating memories this way will bring you some distraction and comfort. Sending warm hugs to you and yours 🥰🤗
Thank you so much for this tutorial and pattern. I have needed to make memory bears for the children of my friend who sadly passed away. I feel more confident tackling this now after watching. So so grateful to you
You are so very welcome Ruth, I hope this project brings you some comfort 🥰
I love your videos. The free patterns are a big plus. Thank you for your lessons.
My absolute pleasure!🥰
I've started my bear just cutting out all my pieces I'm making a denim one love this tutorial 💕
Liked and subscribed, purely because you’re kind enough to give free pattern I will be making this bear from my dads jeans as he passed this year and I don’t have the heart to throw them away, I’ll save your video and show you the outcome thank you xx
Welcome! Thank you for joining my journey, I’m excited to see your results, Happy sewing!🥰
Thank you so much lisa, you are giving me courage to attempt to make 3 memory bears.I lost my eldest son 23 years ago to a motorbike accident, he was 29. I only have 1 jacket of his which i have treasured, so i have always been too afraid to cut it incase i accidentally destroyed it, but watching you make such a beautiful bear i am going to try to make 3 bears out of it ( 1 each for his brother and 2 sisters ) so that they have something to remember him by.
Hi Jackie, I’m so very sorry, I admit to having a little cry reading this, I can’t imagine your grief. We have 4 sons and two daughters, and all our boys ride Motorcycles, I wish they wouldn’t. I really hope this project brings you some peace and happy memories 🥰🤗
Der hübscheste Bär der mir je untergekommen ist! Schwierig nur dass man Karostoffe schwer hier bekommen kann, ich werde auf die Suche gehen, danke für das Video. 👍👍💙💛
Thank you for the pattern, the bear you made is gorgeous !
Fantastic as usual Lisa. Your advice and tips are wonderful. Many Thanks.
Hi Margaret, lovely to hear from you, have a wonderful week!🥰
So grateful to you for such a great informative video, you are very kind to share this with people, a wonderful way to learn and brush up your creativity. Going to give this a try, I hope mine looks as good as yours!! Thank you!
You are so welcome! I’ll be there with you every step! Happy sewing 🥰
Thank you sooo much. Your pattern is amazing I lost my hubby last nov/25. I am thinking to make bear memory hug using some of his shirts.
Thanks for sharing. You are very generous!! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
All my Best wishes from Brazil !
Such a huge loss for you 😢 I hope this project brings you some comfort. Stay safe my friend 🥰
@@payitforward9442 thank you very much. 🧡🌻🎄🌟🤶
Beautiful and cute as always!! Thank you Lisa for sharing your precious talent and art with us. I can wait to try to make this bear for my nieces and nephew! You are a pleasure to watch. Best regards, from Florida ,USA.
My pleasure Monica! Happy sewing 🥰
Hi Lisa. Your bears are truly beautiful. In this surreal new world I am creating to stay sane. I hope I can get this right. I have a bunch of gorgeous old curtains from my late mum in law. Her name was Florence so I think I’ll call them Flo bears. Will give this a bash. Best regards from South Africa 🇿🇦💫
This sounds really exciting Georgie! Upholstery fabrics work beautifully on this Bear, I hope I get to see your results! Happy sewing 🥰
Brilliant Lisa. I think I could use the family tartan from a scarf. How exciting. Love love love ❤️ thank you
That sounds perfect! Thank you my friend 🥰🤗
That sounds beautiful!
I love this bear! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and pattern
My pleasure!🥰
Thank you. I lost my husband last year 12/22 before Christmas and I will use your pattern to make a memory bear. You are amazing❤ Blessings
You are so very welcome, I hope creating will bring you some peace and comfort🥰
Your patterns are executed brilliantly.Thank you so much for sharing your gift of beautiful design and artistry with us all❤️
You are always welcome Shelley, have a wonderful week!🥰
Lisa Thankyou so much for this wonderful bear pattern!
We lost our beautiful niece to a house fire almost two years ago and I know my sister would love this memory bear!
So Thankyou again I will have a little time to make it for her before the second anniversary. Gods Blessings to you for sharing this with us🧡
I’m so very sorry for your loss 😢 I hope this project will bring some comfort to your family 🥰
Omg Lisa ! I just love him , the way you have used the shirt plaquet and collar , what a talent you are , I love Bret he’s fantastic ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you AliLou! I had so much fun designing him, I hope you will enjoy making one!🥰
Hello Lisa, I am so Thankful for people like you. So kind and giving. My two sons lost their father to cancer recently. My sons were only 21 yrs. and 23yrs. of age at the time of his passing. I have a few shirts that I want to turn into bears for them. I am new to sewing, however your tutorial is very patient, and you explain things so well. My question before I even make the first cut, do I trim the all the pieces slightly larger than the pattern itself? And do you have any suggestions to someone who is new to this? I am making a "prototype bear" out of other fabric I have, before I even try to use their father's shirts. Thank you again for such an important tutorial! And may God Bless You.
Welcome! I’m so sorry for such a huge loss in your family😢 First of all, I include all seam allowances in my patterns so no need for trimming. Making a Sample bear first is a great idea, it will get you familiar with the techniques used. The construction is easier than you think because it is made in parts. Do make sure to interface your fabrics first for best results and easier handling. And remember I will be with you every step of the way! I hope this project will bring you some comfort. Warm hugs to you all. 🥰🤗
Hello!!! Wish you feel OK. Thanks for the time spent for us. Kiss from France
Absolutely adore this pattern, printing it now to get started tomorrow. You are such a fantastic and generous lady and crafter. Thankyou for spurring us all on to craft more ☺️xx
How exciting, there’s nothing like starting a new project with all those possibilities! Have fun with it!🥰
Hello, my friend! Thank you so much for the wonderful pattern. I learn so much with each new video! The pattern is a nice size for machine embroidery, quilting, lettering, mixed media,,, ,the sky is the limit. Love the long videos and you are such a gem! Thanks and Cheers!
Hello you! Lovely to hear from you, I so agree , he had to be a reasonable size for all those creative possibilities, I hope you are safe and well my friend!🥰🤗