Memory clothes ideas

When a father dies, it can be difficult to discard their clothing with all the memories the patterns and colors might evoke. A popular idea is to upcycle that fabric into a new item of clothing, a quilt or wall hanging or another craft project.

Today we are focusing on those barriers you face when cleaning out your closet. We know the simple organizing steps: Sort clothes into 4 piles- keep, store (out of season, etc), donate, trash Keep only your most used/most loved items and get rid of the rest If it is as simple as those steps, why do we […]

Learn how to make a simple memory quilt from recycled garments in this series, from preparing garments for quilting to creating a simple block.

Learn how to make a memory pillow from a loved ones clothing. Make your own DIY memory pillow with these instructions. It's an envelope pillow cover.

From the scraps of the memory quilt I made last year, I created a simple, 18 x 18 improv pillow for another family member. Strip sets are a great way to use a variety of prints. I quilted it with straight lines to keep the focus on the fabrics, which were cut from men's dress shirts. This type of design works just as well oriented in horizontal or vertical stripes. It's a quick project that will be meaningful to the recipient.

A loved one's passing is never easy. But you can make a keepsake Memory Pillow from a shirt of theirs. Here's how I made one in two hours.

Christmas ornament made from loved one's old clothing.

Learn how to make keepsake memory ornaments using old shirts (or other clothing) from a loved one. Makes a great memorial gift idea.

Make pillows from men's shirts with this tutorial from Slice of Pi quilts

When holding on to clothing from loved ones we keep them as memorials. It can be hard to part with these items and even harder to let them go for good. Here at Marang Studios, we strive to create lasting memorials from these treasured clothes for you to enjoy and remember your loved ones each time