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Stitchers sew the costume to the actor’s measurements, while the crafts master, Diana Thomas, carefully distresses the shoes so they look old but still hold up for weeks of shows.
Source: https://www.atlantamagazine.com/news-culture-articles/how-alliance-theatre-costumers-dress-tiny-tim/
This distresses him, and also comforts him.