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Welcome to The Pretty Piggy!
I make custom memory animals from your clothing items, to the height and weight of your baby.
CURRENT TURNAROUND TIME: The Christmas deadline has passed. Current orders will go out in FEBRUARY
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Reviews
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Heather on Jan 21, 2023
5 out of 5 starsShe did an outstanding job with my bunny! 10/10 recommend! It is a fantastic keepsake for your little one.
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Lally on Jan 21, 2023
5 out of 5 starsCan’t even explain how impressive the quality of this lifetime keepsake is…stunning and means so much to us. Thank you for sharing this unique craft 🙏🏻
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pwhidbee on Jan 15, 2023
5 out of 5 starsOur memory monkey turned out very well! I think she did a great job with the outfits we sent her.
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Tiffany on Dec 17, 2022
5 out of 5 starsWorth the wait! Thoughtfully used the clothes to create a memorable cuddly animal. I love it!
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Jenna on Dec 7, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI will buy one for any children I have going forward! Absolutely the best thing ever! Such beautiful work and care she puts into your item is just amazing. Thank you!!
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Kalli Damon on Dec 3, 2022
4 out of 5 starsThis is an amazing shop to get a stuffed animal for your little one! It uses clothes that they wore and the exact size they were at birth so you always remember how little and precious they are!
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jkam1 on Dec 2, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe puppy is so well made. I am in love with it. I wasn’t sure how it would be with the fabric selections I made but it exceeded my expectations. I couldn’t be more pleased!
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Giselle on Dec 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsIt is even more beautiful than I expected. We will treasure this forever. Thank you so much for the care you put into making this beautiful keepsake!
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Denisha on Jan 22, 2023
5 out of 5 starsMy best friend loved the gift!! The bear was so sweet and cute. It’s really an amazing gift to give a loved one.
About ThePrettyPiggy
I love creating the most professional height & weight memory bears on Etsy
When my son was born, I saw a cute post on Pinterest about a memory bear, but it was pretty ugly and not well-made. So I grabbed one of his old sleepers and a bear pattern, and got to work. It came out so cute! I posted a photo of it, which has since gone viral several times on various social media. For the first year or so, I was making 10" bears that are made from just 1-2 outfits. Eventually, a customer asked if I could make a bear the same height and weight as her preemie. It sounded like a fun challenge. It took quite a bit of trial and error to find the perfect material to weight the bear. Finally, it was perfect. I then began making the only height/weight memory bears on Etsy at the time. Quickly, they became my number one seller, and my small bears sold less and less. It has been about 4 years since I started them, and now I have perfected the way I make them, from the patterns, to the interfacing, to the weights, to the way we cut them. Now a few other sellers offer weighted bears, but I haven't really seen any that are height/weight like mine are (likely due to the incredible amount of work it took to make so many patterns for each animal type). I have an assistant who help me with cutting out animals, as well as stuffing them and hand-sewing. I recently added a second seamstress from Virginia, who will be sewing bears for me. I love hearing your stories, looking at your photos and birth announcements, and making gorgeous heirlooms for your family. My specialty is working with those tiny baby clothes. I can't wait to create something for you.
Shop members
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Kira
Owner, Designer, Seamstress
My name is Kira. I've been designing and selling dresses online since 2009. In 2016, I started making memory bears. It has become my specialty. I strive to make the most professional actual height & weight memory animals on Etsy.
Shop policies
Professional memory animals, custom made for you.
Accepted payment methods
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
Privacy
I do post photos to my Instagram and Facebook of the animals. If you ordered embroidery, the information embroidered may be visible in the photos. Please message me if you do not want me to post photos of your animal.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I purchase a custom memory bear?
-Purchase the animal of your choice in my etsy shop.
-I will send you my mailing address after I have received your order.
-You send me the outfit(s) you would like the bear made from.
-After I receive your outfit, please allow about 10-12 weeks for me to make your bear.
-I will ship the bear back to you.
Can I use another clothing item for a memory bear instead of a baby sleeper?
-Yes! I can make your bear out of any clothing item. Examples include shirts, pants, uniforms, and blankets.