Idaho Ballet Theatre’s Pointe Shoe Tutorial: Darning Pointe Shoes This is a tutorial explaining how to darn your pointe shoes. The chain stitch method is used in this quick tutorial.
Darning Pointe Shoes TutorialStep by Step Picture Instructions
Begin a blanket stitch at the corner of the box
Continuewrapping around the toe, without going on the toe
The stitch kit lid makes a good thimble
The satin will be tight. Make the stitches straight and close together.
Finish the stitching in a straight line between both corners and tie a knot.
Your thread should run along the edge of the box without going over.
Then peel and trim the remaining satin
This doesn’t have to be perfect. You can trim more as it naturally comes off.
