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 got dirty from contact with the floor!
Use crochet thread or embroidery thread. You’ll need a strong needle with an eye that’s big enough to take the thread, but a point that’s fine enough to get through the satin. Bunheads sell a nice pointe shoe sewing kit that has ….
