How to sew ribbons on pointe shoes

Sewing ribbons on your pointe shoes. Seems easy enough? However, when we tell first time dancers or dance parents that the ribbons need to be sewn on the shoes, we are often met with nervous looks of apprehension. But sewing your ribbons on to your shoes isn’t actually that difficult! Once you’ve do

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Once a dancer has been properly fitted in pointe shoes, the next step is to prepare them for wear. Because dancers feet are shaped differently, and because dancers tend to have specific methods of sewing their ribbons and elastics, pointe shoes come without the ribbons or elastic pre-attached. If yo

A step-by-step guide for sewing ribbons and elastics on pointe shoes.

You should know how to tie pointe shoes’ ribbons correctly to wear the shoes longer and minimize the risk of injury.

We have had several questions about this, so I'm excited to address it in a blog. As with almost everything in ballet, sewing your pointe shoe ribbons is a very individual thing. Everyone's feet are different, and will need a slightly different placement. This is why I believe in learning to sew your own shoes! (But believe me, I feel the pain of disliking sewing shoes - it can feel like a daunting task!) Additionally, I believe sewing your own shoes gives you both ownership and pride about…

Let's learn how to sew pointe shoes at home without destroying them. It only takes you 15-30 minutes to do this!

Ballet lovers know that the key to having a sturdy stance is to have custom fitting shoes. Here is how to sew the elastic on pointe shoes.