How to Sew Pointe Shoes (step by step instructions)

[@Vidz-o5g]

This is way better then those other ones. It’s specific on where to cut and how to do the sewing. Really satisfying video thank you

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

Thank you, so glad you liked it. 🙂

[@jeremiahvandagrift5401]

I must say I'm a bit jealous of the that set up with the heater right next to the barre 😂

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

Yes! When we take class everybody fights for those spots in the winter😁

[@thullytyra3671]

As a Nanny I was asked to sew up ballet shoes and your video helps a lot,when she went to ballet class she was the only who got her shoes sew properly ❤❤❤

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

That's so awesome! 🩷🩷🩷

[@myaazzopardi6027]

Yayy just sewed my 1st pointe shoe. :) Thanks !!

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

Wonderful, I am so glad the video helped you. xoxoxox

[@myaazzopardi6027]

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[@heidihuff5826]

GOOD JOB!

[@Amina-rq8ol]

Thank so much for this me and my grandma are gonna sew my point shoes today

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

Congratulations on going onto pointe, I am so happy you liked the video.

[@Amina-rq8ol]

@@DancewithmaryNYC thank youuuuu for everything they turned out amazing I love them i start point classes next week

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

@@Amina-rq8ol Thats so awesome 🙂🙂🙂

[@etniessi]

thank you for this helpful tutorial!

[@naomiosawa888]

Thank you for the amazing lesson!! ♥

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

I am so glad it helped 🩷

[@priscillaeyles3301]

Do you recommend complete beginners to pointe use the elastorib style ribbons with elastic insert over stretch ribbons? Have heard they are more supportive

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

Great question. In my professional opinion no. The ribbons are too stretchy and offer no support (tendinitis ribbons are different than stretch). The tying of the ribbons mimc the crossing of crucial tendons in the foot. Those tendons, bones, and muscles need resistance and support to keep things in place. The tendinitis ribbon serve a purpose for achilles issues, the super stretchy ones are good for fast changes and injury issues. I am a fan of the Chacott stretch that have a slight give. The problem with Chacott is they only sell it by the bolt and it is pricey. I think there is a trend going on with the young students, they see a gorgeous, professional dancer on social media and they immediately want to imitate. I understand some give in the ribbons, but I've seen my own students wearing something that looks like an overstretched rubber band and then they wonder why the shoe is not fully connected to their ankle and foot.

[@davidgreen7375]

Awesome. Thank you Mary!

[@olyndawalker8813]

Please show close ups of the elastic stitching process. The end result is nice and I tried it but I did not understand exactly how you got your results.

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

Olynda Walker thanks, I do a segment on my Instagram and Facebook fanpage called Friday Pro Tips. I will include that next week.

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

Olynda Walker instagram.com/p/BiFkBIwgCxD/

[@davidgreen7375]

This was very helpful

[@laceycox-boyd6432]

I highly recommend curved darning needles.

[@dancingformysavior3971]

Great Video!! Thank You.

[@monicacitron7471]

Thank you! I Very Helpful :)

[@daffo595]

Can you teach us how to darn the tips of your point shoes? My teacher gives us the tips to paste for friction but I want to learn how to darn it

[@laceycox-boyd6432]

I love darning mine, I darn the entire tip and all the way down to the sole with Patton's grace cotton yarn. I then put a coat of OPI rubberized base coat over the darning stitches for even more traction and I get so much longer out of the tips.

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

That is a great suggestion, we will add it to the list of topics we want to cover.

[@laceycox-boyd6432]

It's really helpful for painted stages where you aren't allowed to use rosin.

[@daffo595]

Lacey Cox-Boyd which is what I want to learn how to do

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

hi and thanks for watching, I am always adding to my list of topics to cover. Darning is important and we will cover it in the future.

[@quaddog07]

How do you know how long to make the ribbons? And how do the shoes do up? There’s definitely some details missing.

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

When you purchase ribbons they give you a set amount - sually 2.5 yards depending on the brand. That is why you stitch first and then cut off excess. I covered how to tie pointe shoes in a separate video kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqvHZWqBa7tnntE I also have an entire playlist devoted to helping first timers

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

I also have an entire playlist devoted to helping first timers.Tips For Beginner Pointe Shoe Students - our very best videos for first timers: kzbin.info/aero/PLGFm6j6xkkKxFCbFR-4JSaavrmeVS9Ty4

[@quaddog07]

Great, thanks very much! I did find another video on how to tie them up so then it made sense. I used your video to sew the ribbons on my granddaughters shoes last night. Thanks

[@chelsealiu9123]

Can I used waxed dental floss?

[@DancewithmaryNYC]

Chelsea Ll absolutely, use unwaxed dental floss for best results.

[@brookesmommy32111]

Please zoom in closer. Your videos are amazing and saved us but please get closer.

[@moaazallaeldin]

Cute girl's 😍💙