Photos of bears Leah has made for other families. Yours will be made from your own clothing, so it will look different.
Formal Wear Keepsakes
Formal Wear Bereavement Cushion
Your treasured formal wear, sewn into a cushion to keep forever.
£45
Fabric is cut to approximately 41cm x 41cm. Finished cushion is approximately 30cm x 30cm, with slight variation depending on the fabric and any pattern matching. Medium size only for now.
Clothing needed: 2 medium adult-sized garments, patchworked together.
- Secure payment via Stripe
- Handmade in Birmingham by Leah
- More than 500 keepsakes made since 2023
- We take on a limited number of bookings each month so every item gets Leah's full attention.
Typical turnaround: about 28 days from when your clothing arrives.
- Pay in full today, including £8.55 UK delivery.
- Post your clothing to Leah using a tracked service.
- Leah makes your item, about 28 days.
- You see a photo of the finished item.
- Sent Royal Mail 2nd class tracked and signed, 1 to 3 working days to dispatch.
How it works: add your item to the basket and check out. You pay for your order in full today, plus a flat £8.55 for UK delivery however many items you order. After payment, you post your clothing to Leah, she gets to work, and you'll see a photo of your finished item before it is posted to you.
Please note, knitted garments cannot be used for bears, bunnies or cushions.
- Handmade in the UK by Leah
- Photo of your finished item before it is posted
- Leftover fabric returned (unless the parcel would be too heavy to post economically, we'll always tell you)
- Sent Royal Mail 2nd class tracked and signed
About your formal wear bereavement cushion
Lovingly handcrafted from the clothing of someone deeply loved and greatly missed, creating a beautiful keepsake to treasure for years to come. Soft, comforting and made with the utmost care. When made using two different garments, the contrasting fabrics are thoughtfully combined to beautifully showcase both pieces.
Lovingly handcrafted from your treasured formal wear, whether it's a wedding dress, prom dress, christening gown, bridesmaid dress, graduation gown, military uniform, or another outfit filled with special memories, transformed into a timeless keepsake to cherish for years to come. Every stitch is carefully placed to honour the memories woven into your special garment. You can add your own custom embroidery of up to 65 characters, creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
- Size
- Fabric is cut to approximately 41cm x 41cm. Finished cushion is approximately 30cm x 30cm, with slight variation depending on the fabric and any pattern matching. Medium size only for now.
- Clothing needed
- 2 medium adult-sized garments, patchworked together.
Explore how it is made
Every item is cut and sewn by hand by Leah in Birmingham. Your clothing is used exactly as it comes to her, so no two pieces are ever the same.
What is included
- Your choice of plain, a heart poem, or your own personalisation.
- A second poem or embroidered message if you would like one, £5 more.
- Leftover fabric returned where the parcel is light enough to post economically.
The process
- Pay for your order in full, plus £8.55 UK delivery.
- Post your clothing to Leah with a tracked service.
- Leah makes your item, about 28 days from when your clothing arrives.
- You see a photo of the finished item by email.
- Sent Royal Mail 2nd class tracked and signed.
Common questions
How much clothing do I need to send?+
2 medium adult-sized garments, patchworked together.
What fabrics can you use?+
Most woven clothing, pet blankets and cherished fabric can be used. Please note, knitted garments cannot be used for bears, bunnies or cushions. If you're unsure, ask Leah before sending anything.
How do I send my clothing?+
After your order is paid for, you'll get an email with the address to post to. Please use a tracked service.
Do I get to see it before it is posted?+
Yes. You'll get a photo of your finished item by email before Leah posts it to you.
How much is delivery?+
A flat £8.55 per order for UK delivery, however many items you order. We post within the UK only.
How long does it take?+
Roughly 28 days from when your clothing arrives with Leah, then 1 to 3 working days to dispatch by Royal Mail 2nd class tracked and signed.
What happens to leftover fabric?+
Leftover fabric is returned to you, unless it would make your parcel too heavy to post economically. Leah will always tell you if that's the case.
Reviews
"I recently had three bears made from garments from a passed love one, these are beautifully made. Communication with Leah was great and she always responded very quickly. Thank you for making some very special keepsakes for my family. Keep up the good work."
5 November 2025, shared on Facebook
"Beautiful bears, made with love and really pleased with ours. Had four bears made and they were done quickly and pictures sent on completion. Really easy drop and collection. The pictures didn't do them justice, they were so much bigger when I collected them than I expected. Thank you x"
30 October 2025, shared on Facebook
"Beautiful bears made from my dad's clothing. We had them done back in September 2023. The bears are wonderful, had 13 made altogether to remind us of our dad, husband and grandad. Would highly recommend."
30 March 2025, shared on Facebook
"Just want to say thank you and how pleased I am with my keepsakes for my special pony Royal. The understanding and process was very professional. My keepsakes have been hand crafted into 2 bears and two cushions made out of two very special rugs that held a lot of sentimental value. Thank you so much, will 100% recommend your service and professionalism."
18 March 2025, shared on Facebook
"Collected my bears this evening, I'm so so happy. Leah has done them beautifully, a really lovely bear in memory of my dear dear friend. Thank you so much."
12 February 2025, shared on Facebook
Reviews left by customers on Leah's Facebook page.
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