Thank you so much for creating this tutorial. I kept all my dad's clothing so that I could make some memory items as well. It's been 5 years now, and I still haven't gotten the inspiration to start deconstructing his clothing. I came across your video today, you have inspired me to start creating some items. Thank you sooo soo much.
thank you so much for this video! I've had Dad's shirts for almost 6 months and am finally ready to actually cut them to make memory pillows for myself, 4 sisters, and Dad's widow. what an emotional first cut!!! I did not anticipate the flow of emotion.....I love the handkerchief idea, especially since Dad always had one handy!
E Wagner you are very welcome. Just remember to breathe, you will get through. I still have his dress shirts and Mom’s nightgowns and hankies. Want to put them together in a quilt somehow, still thinking! Too early yet, Mom just passed last September. Thank you for your video comment. Happy sewing
Thank you so much for doing this video , I asked for my daddy's shirts and I'm going to make memory pillows for my 6 sister's, and the bear's for the grandchildren. Like the hanky idea in the pocket too.
Thank you for taking time to make this video. I just picked up my dads shirts today to make pillows and quilts but see your bears and want to make those. Thank you for including pattern number and how to cut them out.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I will be making many pillows for my brothers and sisters and will make bears for the grandchildren. I have been pressing the shirts but have not been able to cut them just yet.
I'd like to keep the shirt collar and part of the button placket to make it seem like the bear is wearing a shirt. I'd be interested in pointers on how to put it together. It's a paid job that needs to be done before Christmas.
Wise Woman not sure what advise I could give you, not knowing the pattern you are using. I would recommend sewing the placket closed and use it as the fold. As far as the collar, if the head is a separate piece, attach it with the head when you attach to the bottom. If the body and head are one piece like mine, I would hand sew it to the neck. I hope this helps.
@@TheQuiltingStash I want to do same thing, but also keep part of the sleeves...I am going to try on an old shirt first... thank you for sharing this video with us! 🦋🙏🏻🌹
thank you its been 2 1/2 years and I still can not go into my dads closet to get the shirts I want to make these pillows think we are going to try this Christmas
Donna DiMarco Campagne my good wishes go with you. It isn’t easy. I didn’t understand my grief, until someone told me that my grief is now a part of me. I need to find a place in my heart to accept it. This helped me a lot to understand it will never go away. My Dad has been 5 years this Christmas and Mom is now a year. Good luck, cry, laugh and enjoy the process, it will hurt but the pain helps you through it. The first cut is the worse. I found myself, remembering good times he wore most of them!
My friend's dad passed away. She didn't want to give up all his shirts. So she saved a few of her favorites and we will turn them into pillows on Monday. Thanks for the tutorial.
I've also seen aprons made from this type of long sleeve , if your friend has many she many shirts I also seen fabric Christmas ornaments that would be a nice treasure for extended family members .
I have used women’s blouses, but they had long sleeves, I have never tried a short sleeve. But my particular pattern would use the front and back only. It would depend on the size of your pattern.
I want to make something like this for my mother it’s been 6 months since my father left us but I just don’t feel strong enough to go through his clothes
Jeanene W I took Dad's. Handkerchiefs to a lady with an embroidery machine. My machine does not embroider and it is something I am not interested in owning. Thank you for watching!
Thank you for your comments. It was wonderful therapy for me. I lost my Dad Dec 2013. And I didn't know I could do it, but I got through. You will too!
Thank you so much for creating this tutorial. I kept all my dad's clothing so that I could make some memory items as well. It's been 5 years now, and I still haven't gotten the inspiration to start deconstructing his clothing. I came across your video today, you have inspired me to start creating some items. Thank you sooo soo much.
thank you so much for this video! I've had Dad's shirts for almost 6 months and am finally ready to actually cut them to make memory pillows for myself, 4 sisters, and Dad's widow. what an emotional first cut!!! I did not anticipate the flow of emotion.....I love the handkerchief idea, especially since Dad always had one handy!
E Wagner you are very welcome. Just remember to breathe, you will get through. I still have his dress shirts and Mom’s nightgowns and hankies. Want to put them together in a quilt somehow, still thinking! Too early yet, Mom just passed last September. Thank you for your video comment. Happy sewing
Thank you so much for doing this video , I asked for my daddy's shirts and I'm going to make memory pillows for my 6 sister's, and the bear's for the grandchildren. Like the hanky idea in the pocket too.
Gibbygal 1960 thank you so much for your kind words. Have fun doing them, you will love doing them.
I love the memory bear, what a unique way to remember your love one. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for taking time to make this video. I just picked up my dads shirts today to make pillows and quilts but see your bears and want to make those. Thank you for including pattern number and how to cut them out.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I will be making many pillows for my brothers and sisters and will make bears for the grandchildren. I have been pressing the shirts but have not been able to cut them just yet.
What a beautiful lady you are.. Your tutorial is so easy to follow and made me feel like I was right there with you.. Thank you and God Bless you :)
I love it love it. Going to make the handkerchief. My mother-law is going to love it.
Thank you so much for the compliment. I am sure she will love it, too. Thank you.
I hope you do not feel guilty for cutting his shirts. You seem like a very creative woman and your dad would be very proud. Great videos.
I'd like to keep the shirt collar and part of the button placket to make it seem like the bear is wearing a shirt. I'd be interested in pointers on how to put it together. It's a paid job that needs to be done before Christmas.
Wise Woman not sure what advise I could give you, not knowing the pattern you are using. I would recommend sewing the placket closed and use it as the fold. As far as the collar, if the head is a separate piece, attach it with the head when you attach to the bottom. If the body and head are one piece like mine, I would hand sew it to the neck. I hope this helps.
@@TheQuiltingStash - Yes, ma'am. Your thoughts and mine run along similar lines.
@@TheQuiltingStash I want to do same thing, but also keep part of the sleeves...I am going to try on an old shirt first... thank you for sharing this video with us! 🦋🙏🏻🌹
thank you its been 2 1/2 years and I still can not go into my dads closet to get the shirts I want to make these pillows think we are going to try this Christmas
Donna DiMarco Campagne my good wishes go with you. It isn’t easy. I didn’t understand my grief, until someone told me that my grief is now a part of me. I need to find a place in my heart to accept it. This helped me a lot to understand it will never go away. My Dad has been 5 years this Christmas and Mom is now a year. Good luck, cry, laugh and enjoy the process, it will hurt but the pain helps you through it. The first cut is the worse. I found myself, remembering good times he wore most of them!
My friend's dad passed away. She didn't want to give up all his shirts. So she saved a few of her favorites and we will turn them into pillows on Monday. Thanks for the tutorial.
I've also seen aprons made from this type of long sleeve , if your friend has many she many shirts I also seen fabric Christmas ornaments that would be a nice treasure for extended family members .
Thank you for sharing. Very special.
Ladies short sleeve shirt not enough fabric for the bear?
I have used women’s blouses, but they had long sleeves, I have never tried a short sleeve. But my particular pattern would use the front and back only. It would depend on the size of your pattern.
How do you get a bear pattern, my granddaughter just lost her dad, she would love this
Gabe Ferreira pattern 5188 by McCall. It is only two pieces. Very easy
I save my collars and use them instead of bandanas for my dogs. they love looking pretty.
HELEN TERWELLEN I actually gave mine to our dog groomer. She was thrilled to get them.
I want to make something like this for my mother it’s been 6 months since my father left us but I just don’t feel strong enough to go through his clothes
Mercyy 97 you will find the strength. I still have some of my Moms nightgowns and hankies, I hope to do something with them too, but no ideas yet.
I want to do this with keep sakes of my sons. Where can I get the pattern from... Plz
Paula Swinson it was a McCalls 6188 . It was an older pattern so may not be available anymore. It was only two pieces, very easy.
@@TheQuiltingStash I went on ebay and found some, cant wait to make some for family of a dear friend who just passed.
can you tell me about the hankie how did you do that or did you order it? Love this idea
Jeanene W I took Dad's. Handkerchiefs to a lady with an embroidery machine. My machine does not embroider and it is something I am not interested in owning. Thank you for watching!
I have not been able to find the pattern for the memory bear. Thanks
It is McAlls 6188. I am sorry. I found it on Amazon for $11. Sorry about the error
Thanks
It was McCall pattern 5188. Only two pieces.
6188 I believe
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Michael. It was very fun. My family enjoys having a piece of memory! Thanks
Thank you for your comments. It was wonderful therapy for me. I lost my Dad Dec 2013. And I didn't know I could do it, but I got through. You will too!
Pro tip: watch series at kaldrostream. I've been using them for watching lots of of movies these days.
@Miller Declan Yea, been watching on Kaldrostream for since november myself =)