Mar 5

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

I’m excited to share the details about my latest pattern in this blog post—the Oslo Pouch! This one-piece wonder is super easy and quick to sew, making it perfect for all skill levels. Plus, it comes in four fantastic sizes: mini, small, medium, and big. Dive in and discover your next favorite project!

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I was incredibly fortunate to have a few amazing pattern testers who provided constructive feedback that truly shaped this pattern. I couldn't have done it without you all! I hope I incorporated every suggestion you made. Thanks to your help, I've updated the pattern and tutorial, added two more sizes, and now the pattern is ready for release!

As I mentioned, it’s a one-piece pattern—meaning you only need to cut one part from each fabric: one from canvas, one from cotton, and one from fusible interfacing. If you’re using a very thick canvas, you can skip the interfacing and lining cotton altogether. Check out these examples of the Oslo Pouch made with just 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.

Let's talk zippers! I love using metal zippers—they add a professional touch and a bit of glittery shine to my creations. For my Oslo Pouches, I use zippers with a tape width of 16 mm or 18 mm. Both sizes work perfectly.

Let's chat about the magic of Wonder Tape and the Sewline fabric pencil! These tools are absolute game-changers, ensuring your fabric stays put and making your stitching look top-notch. I couldn't manage my zipper placements without them. Just make sure your Wonder Tape is sewing-friendly and high quality.

Check out the picture on the left: that's Wonder Tape from Stoffogstil—excellent quality. The Prym one is also fantastic. Now, look at the right side: this tape is a nightmare and sticks to your needle. No idea how it ended up on my sewing table, but it’s a no-go!

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 Medium weight fusible interfacing. 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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Check out these fabulous Oslo Pouches from my pattern testers!

First up, we have this beauty crafted by @mariefleurine, all the way from Northern Norway. She’s shared her sewing adventure with the Oslo Pouch—check out her story and see how she made it shine right here!: www.sewmariefleur.com