Ballet shoes are an essential part of any dancer’s wardrobe and knowing how to thread elastic on the shoes is an important skill. Threading elastic on a pair of ballet shoes is not difficult, but it does require precision in order to ensure that the elastic is properly secured and the shoe fits properly. To thread elastic on ballet shoes, you will need a needle and thread, a pair of scissors, and some elastic.
Step 1: Cut a piece of elastic that is long enough to go around the shoe twice and then overlap by approximately one inch. Make sure that the elastic is not too tight or too loose as this will affect how well the shoe fits.
Step 2: Thread one end of the elastic through one side of the needle and tie a knot at the end. This will help keep it in place during the threading process.
Step 3: Begin threading the elastic through each eyelet on one side of the shoe. Make sure that each loop is even so that it looks neat when finished.
Step 4: Once you have threaded all of one side, tie off the end with a knot. Do not cut off any extra length yet.
Step 5: Thread one end of the remaining length of elastic through one side of the needle and begin threading it through each eyelet on the other side. Make sure each loop is even so that it looks neat when finished.
Step 6: Once you have threaded all of one side, tie off both ends with knots and then trim off any excess length from both ends.
Conclusion:
Threading elastic onto ballet shoes requires precision to ensure they fit properly. With a needle, thread, scissors, and some elastic you can easily create secure loops around your ballet shoes for a comfortable fit every time.