ByAnnie Lightweight Mesh Fabric is the premium industry standard for adding durable, professional utility pockets to handmade bags, organizers, and travel gear. Sold in convenient, pre-cut 18" x 54" packages (one half-yard), this 100% polyester mesh provides a gentle stretch without warping or losing its shape over time. Unlike stiff utility mesh, ByAnnie’s version is incredibly soft and supple. It glides smoothly under standard home sewing machine feet while remaining tough enough to handle frequent daily use.
Features & Benefits
- Perfect Visibility: Keeps your essentials easily visible inside duffles, totes, pouches, and luggage.
- Easy to Stitch: Soft texture feeds smoothly under your presser foot without snagging or shifting.
- Wrinkle-Resistant: Maintains a crisp, clean look even after being packed away or compressed.
- Washer & Dryer Safe: 100% polyester construction means it is fully machine washable and dryable.
Available in the Full ByAnnie Color Palette
Complete Your Project:
We also carry coordinating fold-over elastic
For a clean, professional finish, bind the raw edges of your mesh pockets using ByAnnie Fold-Over Elastic (FOE), available right here in our shop. Specially designed to coordinate seamlessly with this mesh, our 20mm fold-over elastic easily encases raw edges. It provides a flexible, secure trim that keeps your pockets taut and prevents items from slipping out.
Creative Project Inspiration
This versatile half-yard package is ideal for creating internal dividers, external water bottle sleeves, and breathable compartments. It integrates into popular independent bag patterns, including:
- Travel Organizers: Clear-view pockets for cosmetics, toiletries, and charging cords.
- Backpacks & Totes: Exterior side pockets for quick-access water bottles or umbrellas.
- Sewing Room Storage: Wall-hanging organizers to sort zippers, threads, and tools.
Pro Sewing Tips for Perfect Results
- Use a Topstitch Needle: A size 80/12 or 90/14 topstitch needle helps prevent skipped stitches on mesh.
- Clip, Don't Pin: Use wonder clips instead of standard sewing pins to hold the mesh to your fabric without distorting the grid pattern.
- Finish with Elastic: Stitch your coordinating ByAnnie Fold-Over Elastic directly over the top edge of the mesh pocket to create a stretchy, durable opening.
