I'm located in the beautiful Red River Valley that borders Minnesota and North Dakota (I'm on the Minnesota side of the river). If you are local to the Fargo-Moorhead or surrounding areas I welcome you to hand deliver and pick up your items, otherwise you will be given my mailing address when you place your order where you can mail your item(s).

The number of items that can be made from one shirt varies. Many factors come into play such as the size of the shirt and the type of items that you want made. No matter what, only one men's necktie OR pillow can be crafted from one button down shirt, often there is a little leftover material from either of these items that can be made into bow ties, earrings, headbands, or other small items. Multiple bow ties, zipper pouches, headbands, or medium sized items can be made from a single shirt. Very small items such as earrings, cuff links, hair bows, or keychains can be made from small items or as additional items combined with a necktie. If you have questions about your source material or about the quantity of items that can be made, don't hesitate to reach out.

I always say that the most dangerous part of your cherished clothing's journey is being mailed to my studio because it is the one aspect of the project that I do not have full control over. I highly, highly suggest insuring your package at the highest level and taking any precautions (signed delivery, express, etc) to ensure safe travels. Once I receive your item(s) I take great care with them. Your items are safe in my home studio which is a smoke free and pet free area. Before beginning your project I photograph the items and keep them labeled so that there are no mixups. When I begin to deconstruct your item I say a special prayer to ask for God's blessing over your project and each step of the sewing process is taken very seriously. I consider this work to be a ministry and the work that I do to be a blessing to myself and others. With over 20 years of sewing experience and twelve years deconstructing and upcycling clothing I have the utmost confidence that you will love the items that I craft for you.

If you are personally experiencing financial hardship and purchasing items would be a burden to you/your family, you are welcome to nominate yourself. Nominations are designed for bereaved families experiencing traumatic loss, or for families who financially can not afford to invest in memory items.

Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis with no expiration date. If and when your nomination is selected, you'll be notified by email to begin the process of contacting the nominated party so that arrangements can be made to start the sewing process. You will receive an automated email after submitting your nomination to let you know that it has been recieved.

At Remade to Remember, our focus is on wearable accessories and home decor but there are many talented seamstresses crafting memory bears from beloved clothing. Here is a list of just a few (Facebook marketplace is a great place to find someone local to you): Kidderbug Kreations Fargo,ND:

Because the items we craft are specifically made for individuals using their loved one's clothing we do not accept donations of clothing. If you have a wedding dress to donate, The Angel Gown program is a great place to inquire- they provide comfort for bereaved families through the gift of a beautiful custom made gown for final photos and for burial services. Learn more here.