Patterns were often offered through newspapers and magazines features via mail order. From newspaper ads selling sewing patterns from Anne Adams and Alice Brooks in the 1940s, to Spadea's mail order only sewing patterns in the 1970s, women have often purchased sewing patterns via mail. Occasionally these patterns will have the original mailing envelope with it.

• Spadea 1142 - 1950s Wiggle Dress Pattern
• Spadea 1061 - 1950s Dress Pattern
• Alice Brooks 7429 - 1970s Leopard Sleeping Bag Pattern
• Anne Adams 4611 - 1970s Fold-over Apron Pattern