Beyers Fur Alle 1953 Issue # 4

Original vintage German magazine, not a reproduction: Beyers Für Alle, Häuslicher Ratgeber (a household advisor), Heft 4/1953, 22nd year, published in Wiesbaden. It is combined with Frau – Mode – Welt. 

The magazine has 23 pages. The cover says “Alle Modelle auf dem Beyer-Original-Schnittbogen”, meaning all the models are on the original Beyer pattern sheets. The two pattern sheets (Bogen A and B) are included, with overprinted lines for tracing off the pattern pieces. There are 27 patterns in total: 14 for adults and 13 for children.

Each pattern is included in one size only. The included size is marked in the magazine with an underline beneath the size next to the pattern number. The images show these pages so you can see what patterns are included

Women’s and men’s patterns include:

• A puff-sleeve blouse and a piqué blouse with Richelieu embroidery
• A double-breasted jacket dress
• A flared poplin dress
• A sundress with bolero jacket
• A sporty dress with Richelieu embroidery
• A short tennis dress
• A loose knitted jacket, with knitting instructions on the sheet
• Several raincoats and sport coats, including a reversible coat and a coat with a button-in hood
• A man’s raincoat

Children’s patterns include:

• Jackets, shirts, shorts, blouses and skirts for school-age children
• Raincoats for a girl and a boy
• A red poplin coat with cap for a toddler
• A pleated skirt with bolero
• A crocheted baby dress for ages 2–3, with instructions

The issue also has a German article on how to sew a raincoat properly. The text is in German.

Condition: the magazine is in good condition, with a small amount of age-related wear and tear, and a small stamp mark on the lower right-center edge of the front cover. The pattern sheets are in excellent condition.