How do ribbons go on ballet pointe shoes?

I've just received my new pair. I know you're supposed to sew it on - is it one ribbon for one shoe, sewn on both sides? But then how do you get it around your foot when putting on the shoe?

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Here are a couple of sites with help for you:

http://www.pointemagazine.com/backissues...

http://www.dancexpressions.com/sewing.ht...

http://www.ballet-feetfirst.com/

BUT, you should have been given detailed instruction by your pointe teacher or by the sales person who fitted you. Please ask your teacher to help you or your shoes will not fit properly!!

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2 ribbons sewn on both sides of each slipper. At the top of the seam where your arch is.
You can do this a couple of ways. First, fold the back of your pointe shoe down against the insole. The outside edge of the back will make a diagonal line against the inside of the shoe - place your ribbons along that line (one on each side). Also, you might want to melt the edges of the ribbons using a candle flame so that they don't fray - this is easier than trying to hem them. You only need to hold the ribbon near the flame for a few seconds. I used to sew my elastic in the same spot as my ribbons (on top of the ribbons so the elastic is closer to my foot) but some people like to sew their elastics in a loop from the back of the shoe. Ask your teacher how they want the elastic done - it looks different and also feels different depending on how you attach it.

When you put them on, don't tie the ribbons too tight, or when you stand up you will hurt your achilles tendon. As you practice, you'll get the hang of it.

good luck!
do a search on this topic i've explained this at least 3 times
you can't really explain over internet. you should ask your ballet teacher. sewing them on right is very important!! don't forget to burn the edges of the ribbon before sewing them on, they might fray.