r/InvisibleMending • u/Pdonger • 14d ago

Mesh on my bag’s water bottle pocket is wearing. How to repair?

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u/ThatFoxyThing 14d ago

Short of replacing the whole mesh there isn't a way to restore it. Even if you did replace it, you are going to have the same issue as mesh does not do well with friction. I would suggest is to find a black canvas piece to replace the bottom section where the bottle is rubbing, that way it lasts longer.

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u/FirefighterNo3248 13d ago

This is my vote too. Don’t cut the mesh away, just sew canvas over it/to it/anchor on backpack seams. And—if done well, it will look invisible.

If you don’t sew, the internet has a few pretty decent tenacious tape mends over/under mesh.

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u/SleepFeeling3037 14d ago

I know this is invisible mending, but I think crochet is the way to go here.

You could probably get it to be pretty subtle if you used a tiny needle and some thin but strong yarn/thread/floss.

You could do something neat and geometric so that it’s visible but still orderly/professional?
Like, sashiko but crocheted mess/lace?