FUR AND FANCY
FREE

Toby Haberman, of Haberman Fab-
rics in Royal Oak, coordinates fabrics
and patterns, provides sewing tips and
places special orders for customers.
"Sewing a bridal gown is much easier
than many expect ft requires only basic
sewing techniques, as opposed to elab-
orate tailoring," says Ms. Haberman.
For a one-off-a-kind gown Ms. Haber
man uses a traditionally shaped fitted
bodice with a flattering V-shaped
dropped waist The silver satin materi-
al is trimmed with faux leopard. The
headpiece combines Russian veiling
with fur, flowers and pearls. The gown
is designed by Patty Aumann and Toby
Haberman and constructed by Patty
Aumann. Lucy Weddigen made the
headpiece. The gown costs $225 plus
a $500 dressmaker fee.

Available at Haberman Fabrics in
Royal Oak.

MADE IN MICHIGAN

FLOWER GIRLS

Peggy Krug and Dottie Popp, Southfield
residents and sisters, are the designers,
manufacturers and owners of Peggen-
dott Originals, Inc. Their company
has been providing handmade gowns
and headpieces to local, retail bridal
shops for the last 12 years.
"Everything is made by hand, and all
our materials are from the United
States," says Peggy Krug. Ms. Krug is
proud of the fact that her quality
gowns are made in America.
"It's so important because so much
of our money goes overseas," adds
her sister, Dottie Popp.
The sisters learned their trade from
their mother, who taught them how to
sew. They make 12 different gowns
and 42 headpieces. All their designs
are originals.
Peggendot usually produces 10
gowns and 35 headpieces a month
that they sell across the country. The
headpieces retail from $60 to $260,
while the gowns range from $600 to
$1500.
"We have a great price point and a
great name," says Ms. Krug. "Our
bridal gowns are so pretty that our
customers usually put them on display
in their homes."

The wedding party is complete
with these flower girls wearing
dresses sewn from patterns at
Haberman Fabrics in Royal Oak.
This cotton chintz floral print is
from Butterick pattern #5344. The
gathered skirt has chintz roses at
the waist in back. The dresses are
available in sizes 2-6X The cost is
$35, plus dressmaker services.

Available at Haberman Fabrics in
Royal Oak.

PRINCESS BRIDE

"Tulle is the fresh look this sea-
son," says Laura Rubin, buyer at
Alvin's Bride in Birmingham. This
gown by the House of Bianchi
features French tulle. The jew-
eled neckline, keyhole back and
cap sleeves are romantic touches.
The bodice is point de Venise
lace. The magical mix of fabrics
are elegant and sophisticated.
"Any bride will look like a
princess in this gown."

Available at Alvin's Bride,
Birmingham.

Peggendott originals are available
at Bride's Boutique in Troy; Bridal
Celebration and After Five in Novi;
Every Bride's Mother in Birming-
ham; Ellen's Bridal in Livonia.

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