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We have all been here. So excited to have your first pair of
pointe shoes! But wait, how do I sew my ribbons and elastic on properly?
(Or how does my mom sew my ribbons on properly?)
This question is best answered visually. Please keep in mind that every
foot is individual so what works for me, may not be the best for you.
Here is what I do. Try it! If you don’t like it, then play with it and see what suits your foot best!
ELASTIC:
I sew my elastics just off of the back middle panel of my shoes. Its roughly, 1cm away from the stitches on either side. I do recommend to sew your elastic on in a big square pattern instead of simply straight across. This way, when your foot pulls your shoe, it will pull the entire shoe starting from the bottom.
RIBBONS:
When sewing on your ribbons, look for the middle stitched seam on your shoes. I sew my ribbons about 3cm away from that seam. I again, would recommend the square stitch style. This way the entire ribbon pulls even the lower fabric of your shoe up with your foot!
Give it a try and let me know if it worked for you!
xoxo
-Hol