Alternatives to Darning Pointe Shoes
If you don't want to darn your pointe shoes, but want to make the platform last longer, there are alternatives.
A very cute English tradition is crochet toe covers. These are little circles of crochet, slightly larger than the platform, which you simply sew on to your pointe shoes. You… Continue reading
How to Darn Pointe Shoes
Pointe shoes are easier to darn if they are slightly broken in, because the area under the box (between the platform and the leather sole) will have softened slightly. You'll also be able to see where you need to darn - basically, you want to darn where the satin has… Continue reading
Should I Darn my Pointe Shoes?
I always used to darn my pointe shoes - but then, in those days, most people did! Of course, professionals rarely darned their shoes, because they just didn't last long enough - but everyone else went through the ritual every time they bought a new pair of pointe shoes.
If… Continue reading
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