?As you transition from soft ballet slippers to demi pointe shoes, expect to gain valuable experience preparing your shoes for use. Your demi pointe shoes also known as soft block or pre pointe shoes are structurally different than both your soft ballet slippers and proper pointe shoes. Your demi pointes have a reinforced toe box designed to help build ankle and foot strength, but the box is softer than the box of a real pointe shoe. You will also note that your demi pointe shoes have pliable leather soles like the soft slippers you are accustomed to wearing. When you purchased your demi pointe shoes, you also received ribbons and elastics that will secure them to your feet. You need to set aside time before your next class to sew the ribbons and elastics in place.
Unfold the heel fabric. Fold one end of one ribbon over and then over again to reinforce the ribbon when sewing. Take hold of the folded end of the ribbon and align the ribbon along the toe side of one pencil marking. Sew the ribbon to the inside of the shoe, stitching down one side of the ribbon, across the bottom and up the other side. Continue sewing across the top, being careful to stitch under the shoe fabric seam and drawstring. Attach the second ribbon alongside the second pencil line and repeat the process on the second shoe.
Attach an elastic to each shoe if you desire to prevent the back of the shoe from slipping off your heel. Choose a point between one ribbon and the heel seam. Stitch around the final two inches at the end of the elastic, attaching it to the shoe at the designated point. Insert your foot into the shoe, stretch the elastic across your foot and cut to size, leaving two inches for sewing on the second end. Remove your foot and stitch the second end of the elastic to the second side of the shoe.
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