I want to build mesh pockets with a drawcord closure at the top, like on the pack shown in the picture below. Can someone explain how to sew the channel to the mesh?

Thanks

I'm not pro, but when I sew to mesh, I treat it like any other fabric. So for the top drawcord, I would use a 2" wide strip of fabric and fold it lengthwise 1/2" on each side (giving me now a 1" wide strip). I would them place the mesh between the two sides and sew down at about 1/4" from the edge. I've done this before in the past and it worked just fine.

Thanks, Chris. I was concerned the mesh may require a folded seam. Glad it doesn't.

I like the idea posted above. Sounds like a clean casing. Another option is to just fold down 1/4" and sew a hem. Then fold down again, whatever size you want your casing to be and sew the casing closed. I've used this on a few projects. Worked fine for both mesh and silnylon. Admittedly it can be a little trickier with mesh, but works just as well. Go slow and take your time.