What you send: your loved one's clothing. The details below list which items work best.
What you receive: a custom Memory Humpback Whale, handmade by us from your clothing.
What we provide: thread, stuffing and the finishing materials. You provide the clothes.
Questions? Use the Contact Us form, or email seamssewthready@gmail.com instead.
These adorable stuffed whales are approximately 26 inches long including tail.
Care Instructions: It is recommended to spot-clean your animal with a mild soap or detergent.
From adult clothes, we will need two shirts of any size to make an animal.
*Please do not send items that have already been cut.* Some great ideas from adult clothing are:
Non-Stretch Fabrics:
Button-down shirts
Flannel shirts
Flannel pajamas
Bath robes (knee-length or longer)
Stretchy Fabrics: (Stretchy means if your item gives or stretches when pulled on)
T-shirts (please keep in mind that if there is a large logo on your t-shirt, that it may not all fit on your animal)
Golf/Polo shirts
Sweatshirts (please keep in mind that if there is a large logo on your sweatshirt, that it may not all fit on your animal)
Fleece shirts
Fleece pajamas
Fleece bathrobes (knee-length or longer)
With items that are stretchy, we iron in a woven stabilizer to help control stretching and maintain shape. Materials that can't be used:
loose knit items
handmade crochet or knit items
thick knit sweaters
sheer or lace items
silky or satin-like polyester materials such as wedding/bridesmaid dresses, blouses or nightgowns
muslin or gauze type material
nylon items
woven afghans or blankets
bedding
swim trunks or bathing suits
If your animal is being made from baby clothes such as sleepers, onesies, gowns, t-shirts, receiving blankets, etc., we will need (choose one below):
Preemie, Newborn, or 0-3 Months - Please send at least 6 sleepers or gowns. If sending items of lesser fabric such as t-shirts, onesies, or leggings, please send at least 8 to 9 items.
3-6 Months to 18 Months - Please send at least 5 sleepers or gowns. If sending items of lesser fabric such as t-shirts, onesies, or leggings, please send at least 7 to 8 items.
Toddlers and Children's - Please send at least 5 to 6 items such as t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, leggings, etc.
You are welcome to send a variety of clothing sizes if you'd like. PLEASE NOTE: Shipping is calculated at checkout and covers the memory item itself. We make every effort to return your leftover fabric. If sending it back noticeably increases the package size or weight and raises our shipping cost, there is a charge to return it. To cover this, add the Fabric Scrap Return Service to your order at checkout. If it is not added, we will invoice you for the shipping difference. If you have specific items you would like to use other than what is listed above, or if you're unsure of what and how much to send, please contact us BEFORE placing your order. NOTICE: While every care is taken to make your animal safe and strong, it is intended as a keepsake only. Should you wish to give this to a child for gentle play, which is your decision, and therefore your responsibility to supervise their play, as small plastic parts are used and may present a choking hazard. **The animals in these photos are not for sale. They are examples only.** Made in a pet-free & smoke-free environment.
