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    How do I darn demi points?
    Felicity_smoak
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    Many flat shoes come pre-sewn. Some are sewn in the back but not the front. If you have this type, I recommend putting your shoe on and marking where the elastics go. Then you can sew the elastics (hand sewing is more controlled). You should use thread in a close color to the shoe.
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    My friend has trouble getting over her box. Would darning help?
    Asia Montgomary
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    No. Either she needs more flexible arches, or she needs to get re-fitted, or she needs to loosen the tying, or she needs to break them in more.
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    How do I tell my left demi pointe shoe from my right demi pointe shoe?
    Asia Montgomary
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    There's really no difference. You can mark them, or you can switch them every day or so to make them last longer.
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    How can you tell if they are on backwards?
    Community Answer
    You really can't. The flat part should in the front. You should be able to slip your foot in.
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    I dance ballet but I can't do a split. What can I do?
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    What does darning accomplish?
    Community Answer
    it makes it easier to balance.
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    How do you darn flat shoes?
    Asia Montgomary
    Community Answer
    You shouldn't and you can't. .
  • Question
    Does darning your pointe shoes help with balance, and is it worth the effort?
    Jenn Cornelia
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    If you darn around the edge of the shoe, it helps with balance, and it is worth the effort! Darning pointe shoes can make them last longer as well.
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