how do u put on ribbon on ballet shoes?

Question

on piont ballet shoes

Answer 1

Here is a pretty good article:

http://www.applausedancewear.com/pointeshoe.ivnu

Answer 2

what you do is really easy...it'll take an hour or so to completely finish the shoes your first time, but it gets progressively faster and easier. you sew the ribbon on with a whipstitch, which is just you poke the needle thru the canvas (ONLY the canvas, you don't want your thread to show through the shoe) and then pull it out again. your standard stitch. use a pink-colored thread, although dental floss is stronger, so i've heard. sew all the way around the ribbon, and make sure it is tight, especially near the top where you'd yank on the ribbon to tie it. the last thing you want is your ribbon ripping out of its hold in the shoe. this area goes through the most stress, so make sure you make a few stitches there.

hopefully i have not confused you, and good luck!

Answer 3

Directions for Sewing Ribbons onto Pointe Shoes
I suggest using a strong needle and waxed dental floss instead of thread.
Be sure to stitch ribbons and elastics around all four sides, not just along the top edge.
Position ribbons and elastics all the way down in the shoe so that their bottom edges almost touch the sockliner.
Sew below the binding so as not to interfere with the drawstring.
I do not recommend: criss-crossing two pieces of elastic over the instep, trying ribbons through a loop sewn to the heel, placing elastics where they could irritate the Achilles tendon, or slitting the satin to thread ribbon through the sides of the shoes. When the fit is good these measures are rarely necessary.
Sewing on the Ribbons
Example #1


Cut 4 pieces of ribbon, approximately 22" each.
Find the proper place to attach ribbons by folding down the back of the shoe so that it touches the sockliner. Use a pencil to draw lines at the creases.
Place the back edge of the ribbon against the pencil line. The end of the ribbon should be all the way down by the sockliner. Angle the ribbon so that it is on the diagonal.
Example #2
This arrangement can help the dancer with a highly arched foot and a very flexible ankle feel more support and stability.

Cut ribbon into two equal lengths, one per shoe, approximately 45" each.
Find the proper ribbon attachment by placing the ribbon underneath the dancer's arch while she stands flat in the shoe. Holding one end of the ribbon in each hand, pull it taut. Slide the ribbon forward and back to locate the highest point of your arch. Use a pencil to mark the inside of the shoe at the spot that corresponds to that highest point.
Position the middle of the ribbon on the middle of the sockliner at the place indicated by the pencil mark. Stitch the ribbon on both sides of the shoe, keeping tension on the portion that will run underneath the foot. When pulled, the ribbons will be perpendicular to the sockliner and outer sole, rather than on the diagonal.
Example #3
This arrangement can provide extra support and stability to dancers who pronate.

Cut ribbon into 4 pieces approximately 22" each.
Find the proper place to attach ribbons by folding down the back of the shoe so that it touches the sockliner. Use a pencil to draw lines at the creases.
Position the outside ribbon just as in Exampe #1. Position the inside ribbon so that its back edge is 1/2" forward of the pencil line. Both ribbons should be on the diagonal.

Answer 4

take the shoe and put the toe away from you, fold the heel over flat onto the shank, on each side where the fold is is where you wanna sew the ribbons, tilt them at a slight angle toward the back where your heel would be, take a lighter to the edges of the ribbon so it doesnt fray, then use dental floss to sew the ribbon on, (regualr thread has a tendancy to break)

ENJOY!

Answer 5

in case you want, you could! purely take 2 strips of ribbon, position one end of each and every top next to (no longer on accurate of) both spots the elastic is sewn contained in the shoe. you'll have the want to make positive you stitch them into the interior area of the shoe; stitch it on the exterior and it is going to look somewhat tacky. Then slip on the shoe, flow the ribbons in the course of the ankle, wrap it round decrease the back and front, tie it on the interior aspect of your foot (tying it instantly on the decrease back can damage your Achilles' tendon), and dance away!

Answer 6

I just sew them on. You can sew through all the way if your teacher says it's ok, but it usually looks better if you don't.

Answer 7

Why hasn't your teacher taught you this? Why haven't you asked your teacher? I'm not trying to be mean, not at all, but your teacher should really be guding you at this.

Answer 8

I super glue mine first then sew over them. DON"T SEW ALL THE WAY THROUGH!