As others stated, it is not hemmed, simply cut across the bottom, but I expected this. Netting has fairly large holes, kind of like a small-loop fishing net. I got the Ivory because I didn't want stark white, and I wish I had just gotten white because the Ivory looks how I would have expected the sand colored one to look. It's almost tan, not ivory. I used it in my daughter's room and put little twinkle lights inside it and it has a nice glow, so I'm keeping it, but hopes this helps someone make a more informed choice.