Custom Military Uniform Memory Bear: Keepsake Memorial Teddy Bear

Military Memory Bear - 22 Inch Size - Made from Suit Coat, Jacket, Dress Uniform Jacket, Etc. With Medals, Awards Applied - Made to Order - Keepsake Bear

Please send only NEWLY LAUNDERED clothes to me to avoid passing on any contaminants. Thank you.

Thank you to all my past and current customers of Memory Bears. I love making these and look forward to making many more in the future.
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LISTING above is for a custom made-to-order Teddy Bear of 22 inches in length. This Teddy Bear will be made from military or other uniform, a dress uniform suit coat or jacket that has awards and medals applied to the bear. I will incorporate as many awards and medals that will fit on the bear, including military patches, i.e., rank, American flag, stripes, etc. and special buttons or other insignia to the bear that is provided to me. At the moment I do have a few American flag patches to use. See photos above.

If you prefer a Memory Bear that ISN'T made from a suit jacket or dress uniform jacket, please see the other listings in the Memory Bear Section of my shop.

To view many of the previous Memory Bears I have made, please visit my Pinterest site here: https://www.pinterest.com/vertzvkv/memory-bears-memory-pillows-teddy-bears-keepsake-b/. I promise these will give you some inspiration.

OPTIONAL Memorial Patch: A hand-embroidered (cross-stitch) memorial patch with the phrase "This is a coat I used to wear. When you hold it, know I am there. Love, XXX" or something similar. This is shown in the photo above. Please add this option at checkout when you purchase the bear. This is also hand made by me. This patch will be placed on the back of the bear.

OPTIONAL: USA Flag Patch: I have these available at this time and I will put it on your bear for only $1.00. The listing doesn't allow it to be free. Sorry. Please check this box if you want it added to your bear. Please note, the flag will only go on the arm below the elbow as this is where it fits. I could also place it anywhere else on the bear you choose (except the shoulder) if it is a must have. See photo above.

I NEED FROM YOU:

~~ Desired fabric(s) for bear, uniform shirts and/or pants and they must be clean and in quality condition to sustain future use and wear. I will use buttons, collars, and pockets from an existing shirt and apply them to the bear, if possible. (Fabric must be clean and odor free, as I am allergic to strong odors and dust mites, which live in worn, unclean clothing. Thank you).

I will provide:
~~ Fabric for nose and buttons for eyes, polyfill for stuffing and matching threads.

Allow 3-7 business days for construction of 1 bear after purchase and arrival of required fabrics. Each bear takes considerable time to cut and construct. Scheduled time for production will always be dependent on what is in the queue when you order.

NOTE: ALL photos above are of actual custom ordered bears. They cannot be purchased. Your bear will be representative of the fabric you send to make a bear. With your purchase, you also give permission for me to use my photos of your completed bear for marketing purposes. I have many more photos available of bears. Please let me know if you are looking for something that is not shown above or check out my Pinterest site for more photos.

ESTIMATED TIME TO SHIP BACK TO YOU: This will vary depending on how backed up my schedule is when you order and when you get fabric/shirts to me. I will give you an estimated date for production when you purchase your order. I generally stay on track very well, but a glitch could happen now and then. I've never missed any deadlines.

DISCLAIMER: This product is not recommended for children under 3 years as a toy. It is not made specifically for children at all and does not incorporate safety features for children of any age. Please keep this in mind. My memory bears are meant to be a "memorial" and are not considered a toy.

PROCESS:

1. ADD TO CART this listing. Give me any specifics you prefer for your bear in the Notes section at checkout, especially for the Memory Patch, I need to know how this should be signed. Follow the complete purchase process on Etsy. Payments accepted on Etsy through Direct Checkout with your credit card, Google Wallet, Paypal and others.

2. Mail to me the clothes, jackets, suit coat, etc. you want me to use. Please mail with a tracking number so the package can be found if lost. Please mail to:

Virginia Vertz
VKV Designs
885 Arthur Dr. Apt. 4
Milton, WI 53563

3. Any substantially unused pieces of fabrics will be returned to you (unless otherwise noted by you) and will be accounted for in the shipping costs. Small and unusable pieces will be thrown away.

4. I will notify you when I receive the fabrics so you know I have them and will give you a time frame of completion.

If you live locally to me in Milton, WI, fabrics may be dropped at my home and bears can be picked up to eliminate shipping costs.

I'm looking forward to providing a lasting memorial for you representing your loved one.

If you have any questions regarding this item, please convo me within Etsy with your questions.

Thanks for shopping at VKV Designs!