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Dreaming in Thread
Handmade goods: lined zippered pouches, wood wick soy candles, a patterned hair bow and satin scrunchies

Hand made goods · Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland

Dreaming in Thread

Hand made goods from Aotearoa

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Michelle, the sewer behind Dreaming in Thread, smiling in sunglasses at home
Michelle Owner & artist

Meet the Artist

Hi, I’m Michelle (Minnie).

Owner & artist of Dreaming in Thread

I am a self-taught sewer living in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand, and I make scrunchies, candles, costumes and all manner of things! Open to custom options, too.

I am a self taught sewer living in Auckland, Aotearoa NZ and I make scrunchies, candles, costumes and more!

  • 2023shop open since
  • 120+sales
  • 5.0stars from 27 reviews

Our story

The story behind Dreaming in Thread

A hand holding a patterned fabric hair bow in front of green leaves
Hand made in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.

01 How it started

Hello and welcome to Dreaming in Thread ❤

All items here have been hand made by myself, from scrunchies to candles to costuming and more!

I am a self-taught sewer based in Aotearoa / New Zealand. My candles go by the name Waxing Mythical, and I’m always open to custom options.

You can also find me at markets around the North Island, like Armageddon Expo at the Auckland Showgrounds, Ages of Pages in Hamilton and the Auckland Larp Faire.

— Michelle

02 Where & how it’s made

Sewn by hand, packed with care

Processing time is anywhere from 1 to 10 business days, depending on the item. Orders ship with NZ Post.

  1. Sewn. Every scrunchie, bow, sleeve and pouch is sewn by Michelle.
  2. Sized for you. Scrunchies in Petite, Regular and Grande, with 12mm or 20mm non-roll elastic.
  3. Packed with care. Pollastic mailing bags and tissue paper, and re-used packing where possible.
Lined zippered pouches in rainbow, mushroom and cat print fabrics

03 What makes it special

Hand made, thoughtful and a little bit magical

Hand made

Everything is made by Michelle herself.

Low waste

Pollastic mailers and re-used packing.

Custom options

Open to custom options, just ask!

Reviews

Kind words from customers

“Exactly what I was looking for, a lovely way to protect my books that just get chucked in my bag. A very reasonable price too. I had looked at quite a few others but they were too expensive for me to justify. Very pleased with my purchase. Thanks so much!”

Danielle

“I love my new scrunchies! Gorgeous and really well made. Lovely to recieve in the post so thoughtfully packaged! Thank you so much :)”

Dani

“All my scrunchies are so pretty, thank you so much! <3 Would recommend!!”

Chelsey

“We purchased some of these in person recently and loved them so much I purchased more. Very well made. Elastic is thick and material is good quality. Love this colour. Going to buy more for my daughter for Christmas!”

Verified buyer

“Lovely candle love the smell thank you”

Gaby

What we make

Hand made goods for every day

Scrunchies, bookish sleeves and pouches, hair bows, candles and stationery. Here is what you will find in the shop.

  • A pile of satin scrunchies in many colors, each labelled with its name

    Scrunchies

    Satin, velvet and cotton scrunchies with thick elastic, in Petite, Regular and Grande sizes.

  • Padded eReader pouches in bright patterned fabrics

    Bookish

    Padded book sleeves and eReader pouches to protect your books on the go.

  • A patterned fabric hair bow held up in front of green leaves

    Hair bows & pouches

    Cotton and tulle hair bows, and lined zippered pouches.

  • Rows of wood wick soy candles in tins on a wooden stand

    Candles & stationery

    Waxing Mythical scented wood wick soy candles, plus penholders and greeting cards.

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