
Shelley and Patch began with two much‑loved toys and the worlds my children imagined around them. That spark of childhood wonder is stitched into every costume I make. Each stegosaurus, triceratops, and unicorn is individually handcrafted, using soft materials, thoughtful details, and colours that feel alive with possibility. These pieces are made to be played in, treasured, and remembered. Little works of craft that help children step into the stories they dream about.


Our creatures are chosen from the hearts of children — dinosaurs with gentle faces, unicorns with shimmering colours, and characters that feel like old friends. Every costume is handmade, durable, and designed for real play, so little ones can roam, stomp, sparkle, and imagine freely.Let the magic begin.

Our Stegosaurus come with a hood and matching tail.As with all our costumes they fit a range of ages from 18 months to 8 years of age with ease.Discover the creatures waiting to be sent on their next adventure below, or send us a message to begin a custom creation of your own.

Our Triceratops come with a hood and matching tail. The standard tail is spot free, but spots can added to the set as an additional add on.As with all our costumes they fit a range of ages from 18 months to 8 years of age with ease.Discover the creatures waiting to be sent on their next adventure below, or send us a message to begin a custom creation of your own.

Our unicorns come with a hood and matching tail. Our standard colours or white and pink faux fur, however, other colours maybe available. Ask us about custom made.As with all our costumes they fit a range of ages from 18 months to 8 years of age with ease.Discover the creatures waiting to be sent on their next adventure below, or send us a message to begin a custom creation of your own.
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I’m Sarah, a stay‑at‑home mum who found her creative spark in the most delightful way: sewing a stegosaurus costume for my eldest daughter based on her favourite toy a stegosaurus named Shelley, and from that moment a tiny bit of magic took root. What began as one playful dinosaur soon grew into Shelley and Patch, a place where imagination is stitched into every seam.I make each costume by hand in my workshop on the Kāpiti Coast, surrounded by fabric, colour, and the joyful chaos of family life. I love creating pieces that invite children into worlds of fun, wonder, and play, where stegosauruses stomp, triceratops roam, and unicorns shimmer in colours that feel enchanted.Every costume is crafted slowly, thoughtfully, and with a sense of story, ready to become part of the adventures children dream up.Lets make everyone a believer of magic.

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