Item details
Handmade item
Made to order
 
Materials
You Provide Clothes, We Provide Thread, Safety Eyes and Nose, Woven Stabilizer, Polyester Fiber Stuffing. The butterflies are approximately 13 inches tall and 13 inches wide.
 
Care Instructions: It is recommended to spot clean your animal with a mild soap or detergent.
 
***PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THE ITEM DETAILS OF THE LISTING. MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED HERE. THANK YOU! ***

Our current turnaround time is 4 to 6 weeks from when we receive your items, not your order date. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

We will make your special animal from clothing that you send us.

From adult clothes, we will need two shirts of any size to make an animal.

Some great ideas from adult clothing are:
***Non Stretch Fabrics*** :
-Button down shirts
-Flannel shirts
-Flannel pajamas
-Flannel 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)

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 night gowns
-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 for the memory item is free. Upon request, any unused materials (outside of scraps that can fit inside of a ziplock bag) will be shipped back at the expense of the customer. So please be mindful of how much clothing you send and try to adhere to the recommendations provided above. If you have excess clothing, you will be sent an invoice for the shipping cost. We'll gladly hold on to any excess items for you for up to 30 days, after that time, they will be either discarded or donated.

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.

To see all of our memory items and other listings, please visit our shop at: http://www.seamssewthready.com/shop