Can you use normal thread to sew pointe shoes?

Can you use normal thread to sew pointe shoes?

As I mentioned in the first step, you can use thread or dental floss for sewing. Some people use floss because it provides a stronger base for elastics and ribbons.

Why do pointe shoes not come sewn?

Because dancers feet are shaped differently, and because dancers tend to have specific methods of sewing their ribbons and elastics, pointe shoes come without the ribbons or elastic pre-attached.

How do I make my first pair of pointe shoes?

Step 1: Necessary Supplies. Step 2: Ribbon Cutting and Burning. Step 3: Measuring for Your Ribbons. Step 4: Sewing Your Ribbons. Step 5: Elastic Sewing. Step 6: Break in the Arch. Step 7: Break in the Shoe.