British student Mary MacInnes established her own small business in March 2014. With only 10 pounds of start-up capital and her superb sewing talent, MacInnes began to make Thai tassels with special secrets. Di Xiong. Not only are the stuffed animals adorable, but they are also made from the clothes of customers’ loved ones.
She was selected as a Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 when she was only 16 years old. McGinnis has been making his "Memory Bear" for nearly six years now. "It sounds cliché, but its truly an honor to be asked to create something from the clothing of people who have passed away," she said. "It takes five to six hours to design, cut, sew and finish each bear." McGinn The bears that Nice makes are inspired by items brought in by customers, making each bear completely unique.
"I really enjoy meeting my customers and when they pick up the bear - 80% cry," McGinnis continued. "I think this is because the appearance of clothing fabrics reminds people of the past, and then, it seems to see new life."
Currently, McGinnis is a fashion technology major attending Herriot Watt University while running his own business.
British student Mary McGuinness is busy balancing university with her small business.
McInnis creates sweet memory teddy bears using clothes and items from people’s loved ones.
