Introduction
This guide outlines the basic steps to replace elastics on pointe shoes. It requires basic sewing skills to complete the. This guide will allow you to begin dancing on pointe with safe and secure pointe shoes. Because pointe shoes are mass-produced, each dancer needs to learn how to sew the elastics on their shoes to ensure the shoes fit their feet.
Tools
-
-
Try on both shoes to determine which will be the left shoe and which will be the right.
-
Mark the sole of each shoe as left or right with a pen.
-
-
-
Try on your pointe shoes.
-
With the shoe on, measure the length of the elastic from one side of the ankle across to the other side of your foot.
-
-
-
Cut the elastic to your desired length.
-
Repeat step 3 three more times to add a total of four elastics, placing two on each shoe.
-
-
-
Thread your needle and sew the first elastic near the mark.
-
Start sewing from the inside of the shoe to the outside for a clean finish and a secure stitch.
-
When you finish sewing the elastic, secure your stitch with a knot.
-
Cut off the excess thread.
-
-
-
Align the other side of the elastic to the inner heel of the shoe.
-
Fold the heel of the shoe outward for ease of sewing.
-
Start sewing from the inside of the shoe to the outside for a clean finish and a secure stitch.
-
When you finish sewing the elastic, secure your stitch with a knot.
-
Cut off the excess thread.
-
Repeat steps 4-5 for both shoes.
-
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
