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A Clean Finish: Reasons to Add a Concealed Hem Grip to a Roman Shade
When building a Roman shade, sometimes a simple pull at the bottom hem isn’t ideal. Maybe you’ve added a decorative border, maybe there’s trim at the base, or maybe the fabric itself isn’t suited to constant handling. In any of these cases, adding a concealed hem grip can be a smart, elegant solution.
Some fabricators worry that incorporating a hidden grip will be complicated—but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, it's surprisingly simple.
In our May 29 Blog Post, we demonstrated one method using the face fabric itself to form a hem pocket. This approach keeps the shade’s bottom edge clean and uninterrupted—perfect for showcasing trim (above, left).
When building a Roman shade, sometimes a simple pull at the bottom hem isn’t ideal. Maybe you’ve added a decorative border, maybe there’s trim at the base, or maybe the fabric itself isn’t suited to constant handling. In any of these cases, adding a concealed hem grip can be a smart, elegant solution.
Some fabricators worry that incorporating a hidden grip will be complicated—but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, it's surprisingly simple.
In our May 29 Blog Post, we demonstrated one method using the face fabric itself to form a hem pocket. This approach keeps the shade’s bottom edge clean and uninterrupted—perfect for showcasing trim (above, left).
If your shade features a border along the face (above, right), that method can be easily adapted. In one example, we used a 6-3/4" final bottom fold, with successive 4" folds building above it as the shade lifts (photo directly above). This kept the decorative border visible, while the hem grip remained hidden behind. You can see how it looks when finished in the video below.
Here is a close-up of a different shade with a similar concealed hem that could either have a border or trim, and has a 6-3/4" bottom.
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Prefer not to fold the face fabric at all? Another easy option is to create a pocket for the weight bar and grip using the lining fabric instead. Just tack or stitch it at the points where your bottom brass rings fall along the cord run.
No matter which method you choose, the result is the same: a crisp, polished bottom edge—and a discreet, functional way to raise and lower your beautifully finished shade.
No matter which method you choose, the result is the same: a crisp, polished bottom edge—and a discreet, functional way to raise and lower your beautifully finished shade.
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