thedaintysquid

high quality handmade zipper bags

Cleveland, Ohio 804 Sales On Etsy since 2019

5 out of 5 stars (232)

thedaintysquid

high quality handmade zipper bags

Cleveland, Ohio | 804 Sales

5 out of 5 stars (232)

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Kaylah Stroup

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A couple of brand new double zip pouches that just hit the shop! sparkles

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  • skull double zipper pouch

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    $18.00
    Free shipping eligible

    • 6 days
    Halloween prints are sneaking their way into the shop this week! skull

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  • spooky cemetery zipper pouch

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    $10.75
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    • 2 weeks
    having a little Labor Day sale this weekend! 20% off most items including the ever popular hot dog bag! hotdogsparkles

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  • hot dog boxy bag

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    About thedaintysquid

    Sales 804
    On Etsy since 2019
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    The Dainty Squid started around eleven years ago. I sold various handmade goods online and eventually found my niche sewing zipper pouches and other small bags. Over the next few years, I sold thousands to customers all around the world.

    Eventually, I wore myself out. I was right one the brink of a HUGE life change and basically wanted to ditch all of my old routines. I needed something new. I had been making pretty consistent money blogging so my sewing machine and I broke up. I sold all my supplies, put the remainder of stock on clearance and said ‘goodbye’ to my little sewing business.

    At the very end of 2018 I received an email that ended up rekindling my love of sewing. The husband of someone who had purchased one of my bags all those years ago wanted help hunting down the fabric for a replacement pouch since hers had finally worn out.

    My first reaction was ‘Aw, that’s nice but I am definitely over that chapter.” An hour later, I was still thinking about his email. ‘I guess it wouldn’t hurt to help hunt down the fabric.’ Another hour and I’m emailing the guy telling him to ship the fabric to me and I’ll make her a brand new pouch.

    A couple days later, the fabric showed up in my mailbox. I immediately got to work and made her five brand new pouches. You know what? It felt GOOD. Like, reeeally really good. Everything from the way my shears felt cutting the fabric to the smell of the iron was just perfect. I felt like me. Suddenly, I missed The Dainty Squid. I wanted to be sewing again. I craved the feeling of creating something.

    I woke up the next day thinking about starting The Dainty Squid up again. It consumed my mind. The day after that I was ordering fabric and other supplies to get started.

    I'm back sewing full force again! I had no idea how much I missed it. So funny how I went all this time never really thinking too much about it but that one little email sparked something. It reminded me how much I truly loved making things and selling online.

    Shop members

    • Kaylah

      Owner, Photographer, Maker

    • Squid

      THE Dainty Squid, Actual Boss Lady

    • Klaus

      Ball Squeaker

    • Professor

      Tiny Screaming Kitten

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    Last updated on Jan 11, 2019
    Frequently asked questions
    Custom and personalized orders

    I absolutely take custom orders. If you need something in a size other than what's listed, just contact me and we can figure something out!

    Wholesale availability

    YES! Contact me for a line sheet. Please include a link to your store's website and/or social media. Looking forward to chatting.

    Care instructions

    Spot clean only.