Eclectic Amplectic

by Linda Theil

I recently made several Spencer-Ogg "Amplector" crossbody bags as gifts for friends and since they have all been distributed, I can share photos of the projects.

Panda-plector! Spencer-Ogg large-sized “Amplector” pattern in Tula Pink "Pandamonium Ink" fabric and Tula Pink webbing for the strap. Lining is from "First Light" collection by Ruby Star Society. Card pockets were added.

Two-by-two-plector!

New Spencer-Ogg large-sized “Amplector” using vintage fabric with a repeating Noah's Ark inspired print of unknown origin, purchased at Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild fabric sale in 2017. Card pockets were added.

Posey-plector!

New Spencer-Ogg small-sized (9.5 x 6-inches) “Amplector” using “Lavender Market” collection by Deborah Edwards for Northcott, with self-strap and hardware by Craftmemore.

Posey-plector II

A second new Spencer-Ogg small-sized “Amplector” using “Lavender Market” collection by Deborah Edwards for Northcott, with self-strap and hardware by Craftmemore. Card pockets were added.

Tech-plector
This small, casual "Amplector" pouch was made for a busy lady who wanted somewhere to stash her tech cords. The body fabric is from Debbie Maddy's "Tochi" collection for Moda; and the front, slip-pocket motif is cut from "Mother Goose Toss" from the 2019 "Goose Tales Collection" by J. Wecker Frisch for Riley Blake Designs.

Update: June 20, 2022
More eclectic Amplectors -- these made from stash scraps

Teddy Bear Amplector

Laurel Burch Cat-plector

Amplector with wristlet

Cat-plector II and matching Spencer-Ogg "Lewis Wallet"

Update July 2, 2022

Small, black "Amplector" with red lining and wristlet also from stash fabrics. The body fabric is from “Daily Zen” collection by Contempo for Benartex; the pocket is from "Thicket" collection by Gingiber for Moda; and the lining and wristlet are from “Time for Hot Cocoa” collection by Conrad Knutsen for Wilmington.

Update July 13, 2022

Update November 7, 2022

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Back

New, Large-sized "Amplector" using motifs from "Bee Kind" panel by Jade Mosinski for Northcott Fabrics. Bag features additional, large, slip-pocket on back of bag plus creidt-card pocket hack inside.

Resources

For more information about "Amplector" cross-body bags by Linda Theil, see AppletonDance posts:

"Perfect travel pouch"
"Franken-plector"
"OT crossbody"
"Menswear: bespoke cross-body bag"

Spencer-Ogg pattern "Lewis Men's Wallet" https://www.spencerogg.com/product/lewis-mens-wallet-pdf-sewing-pattern/

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