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{Should I Darn Pointe Shoes|How To Darn Pointe Shoes|Darning Pointe Shoes|How To Darn Point Shoes

It surprises me how often I'm asked how to darn pointe shoes. I thought darning pointe shoes was 'old hat'. When I was dancing, I wouldn't have dared arrive at class without properly darned toes. These days, students seem to have lost the art. I must say, I'm also pleased when someone asks me how to darn. I was always taught that darning made the shoe last longer, and that it gave a more secure surface. Finally, you can't deny that a darned shoe looks smarter than one with a dirty, frayed platform.

I can't deny that darning a pointe shoe is a slow business. Getting a needle through the satin can be tough, especially at the base. If you're not used to sewing, you'll probably need several attempts. Don't worry if it's not that neat. At first, uneven stitching will be obvious. But the toes get dirty so fast, you soon won't be able to make out the individual stitches.

It also doesn't really matter which stitch you use. Most people use blanket stitch or chain stitch. Big stitches will produce a more open weave,which will wear out a little faster. However, they are also easier and faster to do. When assessing which stitch to choose, think about how long your shoes last - there's not much point spending hours on neat, dense stitches if your shoes usually "die" quickly elsewhere

For specific information on stitches, here are a couple of articles on how to darn pointe shoes

Don't be afraid to give darning your pointes a try. Think about it - even if you make a hash of it, what harm have you done? All you have to do is cut the satin off the platform - which is what you should do anyway if it's not darned. Dancing on an uncovered satin platform is dangerous because it can become slippery. Also, a neatly cut line looks much nicer than leaving the satin to fray by itself.
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