Description
Custom Jacket or Heavy Material Memory Pillow – 16″ x 16″ (Completed & Stuffed)
Turn a favorite jacket, pair of jeans, or other heavy garment into a one-of-a-kind keepsake pillow that preserves special memories in a durable and meaningful way.
Each custom pillow is thoughtfully designed to showcase the unique features of your garment—pockets, patches, logos, or textures—creating a truly personal piece. Every pillow is completely one-of-a-kind, making it a keepsake you won’t find anywhere else.
To create a 16″ x 16″ pillow, the front body of the garment must be at least 20″ wide. This design uses one garment per pillow.
Heavy fabrics such as jackets, BDUs, denim, or other thick materials are carefully stabilized with interfacing and expertly sewn to maintain shape, durability, and structure while preserving the character of the original garment. The back of the pillow is finished with a coordinating fabric chosen to complement your item.
Your pillow arrives fully sewn, stuffed, and ready to display.
Because of the detailed craftsmanship involved, each piece is made with great care and attention to detail, resulting in a high-quality keepsake you can treasure for years to come.
Gift Cards are available.
Optional Add-Ons:
- Embroidered heart poem patch: $25
- Custom 15-letter label: $20
- Return of unused scraps: $15
Important Details:
- Finished size: 16″ x 16″
- Garment front must be at least 20″ wide (please send clean item)
- Turnaround time: approximately 6 weeks
- Rush service available for an additional $25–$40, depending on timeline
- Local clients may schedule an appointment to drop off items at my Rosewood Arts Center studio
- Non-local clients may ship items
Please Note:
Each pillow is custom-made using the garment you provide. Because every item varies in fabric, weight, and texture, the final result will be unique and may differ from example photos. I thoughtfully design each pillow to best highlight the character of your garment.
A meaningful way to preserve memories in a piece you can hold onto and enjoy every day.
Sending Your Materials
After purchase, please download and complete your order form:
👉 [Download Memory Pillow Order Form]
Please include this form when mailing or dropping off your fabrics so your piece can be created with care and accuracy.
Shipping and Return Policy
Each memory pillow is carefully handcrafted and will ship from my studio within 1–3 business days after completion. All orders are shipped insured via USPS Priority Mail.
After your purchase, I will contact you using the email and phone number provided at checkout with instructions for sending your garment. If you do not recieve an email check you spam/junk folder before contacting me.
Customers are responsible for shipping their garment to my studio, as well as return shipping for the finished pillow. If you are local, you are welcome to arrange pickup and drop-off at my studio at Rosewood Art Center.
I understand these garments often carry deep personal meaning, and each piece is handled with great care and respect throughout the process.
Please make sure your contact information and shipping address are correct so I can guide you through the next steps and ensure a smooth experience.
Because each piece is made from your personal garment, all sales are final. Please review my return policy for full details.
Please read our return policy.
Tracy McElfresh is an alterations and fit specialist, Kettering Arts Council member, and Kettering resident. Tracy has a skillset built from multigenerational roots in the sewing and garment industries. Operating out of a studio located inside Rosewood Art Centre she provides alterations, garment design (including a strong passion for swimwear), formal and casual dressmaking, and sewing classes. Tracy founded a meetup group in 2014 called the Dayton Garment Designers Meet Up that is open to all newcomers at any skill level. In her free time, she is an avid writer and blogger and was a recognized award winner in 2018 as having one of the Best Dressmaker Blogs on the Planet from Blogspot. You can follow her work on Facebook and Instagram at TracySews.
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