Woodland Stitches Bag Patterns – Stylish, Budget-Friendly Sewing Projects

Deb Me Made Makes
Jun 6
2 min read

Two handmade Penny crossbody bags from the Woodland Stitches pattern. The left bag features a bold, colourful floral fabric with navy blue accents and a gold twist lock. The right bag has a darker, botanical print with brown faux leather details and a magnetic tab closure. Both are displayed upright on a wooden surface against a light background — Photo credit Leanne @Woodland Stitches

If you’ve ever made the Harlequin Pouch, chances are you’re already familiar with the fabulous work of Leanne from Woodland Stitches (previously known as Crafted by Leanne). And if you haven’t discovered her yet — you’re in for a treat!

Leanne has been part of the bag-making community for over five years now, and her designs are honestly some of my absolute favourites to sew. She has a brilliant way of combining stylish shapes with beginner-friendly construction, making her patterns a perfect choice whether you’re new to sewing or just fancy a quick, satisfying make.

🧵 Free Patterns to Get You Started.

One of the first patterns I ever tried from Leanne was the Harlequin Pouch — and it’s still one of my go-tos. The best part? It’s completely free! If you want to give it a go, I’ve recorded a full video tutorial showing how I made mine. You can watch it on my YouTube channel and sew along at your own pace.

Another brilliant freebie from Woodland Stitches is the Harley Crossbody. It’s compact, practical, and a lovely next step if you’ve already made the pouch. I’ve made my own version of this one too, and you can catch the full sew-along here.

✨ Meet The Penny – My New Favourite.

Leanne’s most recent release is The Penny, a gorgeous structured crossbody bag that’s both pretty and practical. It’s quickly become one of the most popular videos on my YouTube channel — and with good reason! It’s a great introduction to bag structure, and the result is a bag you’ll be proud to carry (or gift… if you can bear to part with it!).

💬 Why I Love Woodland Stitches Bag Patterns.

One of the things I really admire about Woodland Stitches is how accessible and affordable her patterns are. She offers a lovely mix of free and low-cost paid patterns, which makes it easy to build your skills without breaking the bank.

Don’t be fooled by the price, though — Leanne’s patterns are high quality, thoughtfully written, and supported by clear instructions, helpful images, and step-by-step video tutorials. No matter your learning style, you’ll find something that works for you.

📂 Ready to Sew?

Whether you’re after a quick pouch, a sleek crossbody, or just want to try something new, I really recommend checking out everything Leanne has on offer over on her Woodland Stitches You’ll be spoilt for choice!