Clare Novaes Ballet School
How to Sew Elastic on to Ballet Shoes
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You will need
Press down on the end of a shoe to make a flat triangular shape. The arrows show where you need to attach the ribbon. |
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Sew one side first |
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Get the wearer to put the shoe on and guide the elastic over their foot to fit comfortably. |
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Inside the band that runs around the opening of the shoe is a drawstring so that the wearer can adjust the fit. Avoid sewing through it when you attach the elastic. |
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Sew the other side, remembering the position shown in the first drawing above.
Now repeat the entire process for the other shoe. |
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