Create a Memory Bear to Treasure Forever
Wed, Aug 05
|Gathered & Made
Turn a meaningful garment into a beautiful memory bear. A heartfelt, beginner-confident and experienced sewists workshop where you’ll sew a keepsake to treasure forever. New to sewing? Sign up for Sewing Foundations before this class.


Time & Location
Aug 05, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Gathered & Made, 4927 Main St, Manchester Center, VT 05255, USA
About the event
If you’re looking for a meaningful, heartfelt sewing project — this workshop is the perfect place to turn a cherished garment into a beautiful keepsake. In this beginner‑confident and experienced sewist class, you’ll transform a loved one’s shirt, a child’s outgrown outfit, or another sentimental piece of clothing into a soft, handmade memory bear.
We’ll jump right into preparing your fabric, cutting your pattern pieces, and sewing and assembling your bear. You’ll learn techniques for working with sentimental fabrics, preserving meaningful details like pockets or buttons, and shaping a bear that feels personal, polished, and full of story. This is a relaxed, supportive environment where you can build confidence while creating something deeply meaningful.
New to sewing or need a refresher? Join our one‑hour Sewing Foundations class before this workshop to learn machine setup, stitches, and essential techniques. It’s the perfect warm‑up for any beginner‑confident class.
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