Mar 5

Mar 5 Oslo Pouch Pattern with tutorial and templates - 4 sizes.

Hello everyone! In this blog post I want to share some details about my new pattern - The Oslo Pouch. It is a one-piece pattern that is so easy and quick to sew. It is coming in four sizes: mini, small, medium and big.

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I was so lucky to have a few pattern testers who came with a constructive feedback that helped me to develop this pattern. I would not be able to make this pattern without you guys. I hope I implemented every single thing you have suggested. Thanks to your help I’ve updated the pattern and tutorial, created two more sizes and the pattern is ready to be released!

As I mentioned it is a one piece pattern - that means you only need to cut one part in each fabric: one from canvas, one from cotton and one from fusible interfacing. Or if you have a very thick canvas you can choose to make it without interfacing and lining cotton. Here are some examples of the Oslo pouch only from one piece of thick canvas:

Here are some fabrics that are good to use for that project. You will also need an interfacing and lining.

About the zippers. I like to use a metal zippers as they look more professional and give some glitter shine to my makes. According to the instructions in my Oslo pouches I use zippers with tape width 16 mm and 18 mm. Both sizes are ok to use. It doesn’t matter what your zipper teeth width but the zipper tape width is what counts.

About the Wonder tape and Sewline fabric pencil. I think this is important to have as it makes the result much better. It keeps the fabric from shifting and I would not be able to stitch my zipper in place without it. It is also important that your Wonder tape is suitable for sewing and of good quality.

Picture on the left side: Wonder tape from Stoffogstil, good quality. The one from Prym is also very good. Picture on your right side: not good and will stick to your needle. I can not remember how it has found its way to my sewing table..

I will also suggest you to use Sewline fabric pencil. It is very useful with sewing a zipper or to apply between the two layers of fabric to prevent them from skifting.

Fusible interfacing: for this project I used Light weight fusible interfacing but I think the Medium weight can be an alternative in Medium and Big sizes. Here are the ones I can suggest:

And the last material I wanted to share is leather. I either buy it on Etsy, a precut leather straps. Or I use the old leather jackets or bags from my or my mothers closet. I cut the desired piece, fuse some light or medium weight interfacing to it and cut it in 1/2” or 1” stripes.

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Here are some pictures of Oslo pouches that my pattern testers have sent to me:

This one was sewn by @mariefleurine who lives in Northern Norway. You can read all about her experience with Oslo pouch making here: www.sewmariefleur.com