My lunch box. Didn't attach the sides cause I knew I couldn't make it look good without taking the whole thing apart

[u/LukeBird39]

[u/Ok_Butterscotch_6071]

that's awesome!! very cool-looking, imo it looks fancier/nicer than cheap plastic mesh lol

[u/LukeBird39 → u/Ok_Butterscotch_6071]

I didn't want to completely get rid of the pocket cause it fits my wife's PT bottle so perfectly lol Mostly I just didn't know how to mend mesh so I cut it away

[u/Zilvervlinder → u/Ok_Butterscotch_6071]

Yes I came here to say this! It looks much better. Such a cute look with the patterned fabric and the elastic band. It matches the blue nicely.

[u/stickerearrings]

The open sides are actually great for air circulation and it looks really good!! Great job

[u/LukeBird39 → u/stickerearrings]

Air circulation? Like to keep it from molding from the condensation?

[u/NonConformistFlmingo → u/LukeBird39]

Exactly. Airflow helps it dry when the bottle produces condensation and prevents mildew/mold from moisture being trapped.

[u/KnotARealGreenDress → u/LukeBird39]

It’s also useful when you have a travel mug with a side handle. Just pop them through the holes. I have a bag where the inner water bottle sleeve is designed that way on purpose.

[u/MothafuckinPlacentas → u/KnotARealGreenDress]

OP out here fucking innovating

[u/plant_arcade → u/MothafuckinPlacentas]

For real, this is BRILLIANT

[u/elle-elle-tee → u/stickerearrings]

They'll also help prevent dust and gunk getting in there and being uncleanable.

[u/CameronFrog]

the open sides look really good and this is the kind of really simple solution that would have me tearing my hair out trying to figure out haha

[u/LukeBird39 → u/CameronFrog]

I can't lie I let those holes taunt me for weeks before I finally figured out what to do lol

[u/why-bother1775 → u/LukeBird39]

Wife is lucky to have out of the box thinker like you!

[u/Justinterestingenouf]

Not only is that awesome and practical, you have given me such inspiration for how to fix the side pockets on my travel back pack!!!

[u/LukeBird39 → u/Justinterestingenouf]

I'm glad! I can't wait to see it!

[u/vidanyabella]

Very cool! I did similar recently with my son's backpack after the mesh on one side started getting holes in it. Still need to go back and do the other side, but just sewed some fun fabric on it by hand.

https://preview.redd.it/vxsidjs0yb7e1.jpeg?width=2252&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5b5eb75b349f897fa6790cc915411668896c2077

[u/LukeBird39 → u/vidanyabella]

Awesome! I used some scrap wonder woman fabric to fix my bookbag in high school!

[u/waythrow5678]

That looks great! Better than the original.

[u/benadryl-wizard]

fellow wings of fire fan I see 🙏

[u/LukeBird39 → u/benadryl-wizard]

My wife is and shared some stickers. I just haven't gotten into it lol

[u/DrySmoothCarrot]

Looks better. Good job

[u/MothafuckinPlacentas]

It looks awesome & I'd be stoked as fuck to rock this if it was my backpack

[u/ireallylikeladybugs]

Looks way better than the original! Excellent work

[u/Chillimaniac]

I know others already said it but I still wanna chime in. I think that looks so much better than if it was attached. Looks intentional and it has to add to the stretchiness of it. Solid solution!

[u/Randompersonomreddit]

Very nice. Just don't forget it's not a pocket and put something that can fall out in there.

[u/OpalLovett]

Very clever

[u/cantstanzyya]

That’s actually really clever how you did the sides!

[u/nnogales]

Wow thanks for this!! My backpack's bottle holder is wrecked and I was trying to figure out how to mend it bc the backpack is perfect otherwise. Will steal ur method, if I may!

[u/hiddengirl_2016]

This is a great idea! I need to do this to my backpack

[u/spiralamber]

Clever clever clever and thank you. I have a backpack that needs that repair and you just gave me the means to do it!

[u/PapowSpaceGirl]

Looks great! Now when you want to carry a coffee mug or small handled thermos...you can!

[u/ACupOfUltraviolet]

This looks so good!!!

[u/Luxxielisbon]

Love this

[u/4wayStopEnforcement]

Clever solution and very nice looking!