How to make a Mesh Beach Bag

I really wanted to practice working with mesh fabric since it can be a real pain but it's great for so many things.  I like mesh for beach bags because the sand doesn't collect at the bottom, it just falls right through!  I also added a pocket for a cell phone, keys, etc. because I wanted a way to keep them out of the sand.  This instructable is more about how to successfully sew mesh than other aspects of this bag since it is very simple and there are other guides out there.

Step 1 Collect supplies

For this project, you will need:

-mesh
-scissors
-pins
-webbing for straps
-small scraps of fabric for pockets
-velcro
-extra wide, double fold bias tape (or make your own)
-sewing machine

Comments

[lyndau]

You could start with a mesh laundry bag from the dollar store.

[Danger is my middle name]

oh yeah, definitely! I just happened to have all this mesh and webbing in my fabric stash :)

[mothernature54]

Great idea for a lot less of the cost at a department sore!

[Danger is my middle name]

yeah, I wasn't sure how much the mesh would cost but I found some on sale and I probably paid like $8 total for this bag. Not too bad, I would say!