Oof. I’ve been struck down by the bug that’s going around, and I was utterly useless yesterday. As I floundered about, I realized that the pile of books by my bed is out of control. There are about 30 assorted books, of which I’m currently reading 10 at once. I don’t normally do that, but I feel like my focus has been scattered, so I keep finding myself picking up one book and reading a couple of pages, then reaching for another book for a couple pages. It’s a bit of a schizophrenic way to read, but then I remembered that this was exactly the way I powered through my textbooks when studying for college exams. I don’t know if I’m absorbing more material this way or not, but the variety is sort of refreshing.
Beneath the 10 books in rotation, I found the book above. I hunted it down and ordered a used copy from Amazon a long time ago when I read Sarai‘s lovely review of it. The cover speaks of a well-loved and oft-thumbed through copy. Published in 1969, it’s full of charming illustrations and what appears to be a gentle style of writing, and although it hasn’t made it into my rotation yet, its turn is coming soon.
I’ve mentioned this before, but I’m determined to become well-versed in fit. Yes, let’s call this Project Survival of the Fittest. I’m aiming to start this…evolution, I suppose, at the beginning of 2016 since there’s no way no how that I’ll finish the book before then at my current glacial speed.
But first, I have to survive this pesky quasi-flu. Off to stock up on cough drops!
I have never made myself anything that I would wear out in public! Maybe this could help.
I consider myself very much a beginner when it comes to alterations and fit, Greta – we can learn together!
I have that book! I’m using that and Fit For Real People – which does not have the same charm, but does have excellent content – to try and improve. Lemme know if you want to get together for a fitting session! (I realized this year that I’ve improved fitting my front side but not my back, which is hard on your own!)
Feel better soon
Would love that Morgan.
Once I’m not contagious, let’s set up a fitting date!! 
I have the Fit For Real People too, and you’re right – it can use some help in the charm department but they sure know what they’re talking about!
Sounds great – just let me know when you feel up to it! (PS I bought my FFRP used and it showed up with a hefty grease stain on the front cover that made the yellow ink leak onto the pages underneath – extra charm!)
Ha! There’s always that danger with used copies…I’m sucking down lozenges like there’s no tomorrow but am feeling a ton better so will email you soon!
Firoku 8 wonderful. thank you!
So glad Annelieke – my heart is always a bit in my throat every month, not sure how the whole shabang will go over…Thank you!!
Get well soon! I could do with some more experience and knowledge in the fitting department as well… That’s why I only make knit garments for myself
Thank you Nienke! I’m a big lover of knit garment-making myself, and it does make life simpler, doesn’t it? I’m sure I’ll still default to knits, but I’m itching to understand the ins and outs of making a piece of clothing truly customized for my body!
I am very new to sewing for myself and this is my ultimate goal too! I really enjoyed this month’s Furoku (as I have done every month since I’ve joined). An is one of my sewing heroes and I absolutely love all her patterns. I hope you feel better soon!
Hooray, it made me so happy to read that you’re enjoying the Furoku — thank you so much, Emi! And yes, no garment will be spared from futzing and adjustment once I figure the stuff out.