Barkley Couture

03/12/2024

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08/02/2023

It seems way too early but we here at Barkley Couture have been busy filling orders and working on holiday designs. Maddie spent “National Yorkie Day” posing wearing some new Halloween designs. Being the little trooper she is, she gave me all she had. Such a little professional. These two designs are in our Etsy store and have more to come!!!!

07/19/2023

Maddie and I have been busy the last few weeks getting some new designs ready. Been a long long long year for us with my knee replacement surgery and losing Molly, Macey Mae, and my ❤️ Barkley. Here are a few I have finished and will be posting them on Etsy in the next few days (that is a chore). Working on some Halloween and then got lots of new Christmas dresses cut out and ready to make. If you have any questions about any of them just shoot me a PM.

05/29/2023

Barkley Couture was honored to dress Bailey King for her walk down the runway at the G Girl’s Cotillion recently in Florida. Lots and lots of work and heirloom sewing techniques went into this replica of an heirloom christening dress. All the fabrics and laces were Swiss heirloom quality. Maddie is modeling and there is a video of the full dress in comments. This dress was 46 inches long and the embroidery designs took over 6 hours to complete. The entire ruffle around the outside was gathered and stitched on by hand.

04/16/2023

Thought I should post a surgery update. Nurse Maddie and I are doing great. Almost 2 weeks out from knee replacement and I feel like I am way ahead of schedule. Ditched the walker and cane a few days ago and they tell me at therapy I am doing phenomenal. Planning on getting back in my sewing studio for a few hours a day next week. I need some normalcy in my life. Has been a hard few months losing both the girls and especially Barkley. Ready to make some new dresses.

04/03/2023

Barkley Couture has lost it’s namesake. Barkley went to join his sister’s Molly and Macey Mae at Rainbow Bridge on Friday. Barkley was 15 1/2 years old and he will be missed greatly. Such a sweet little soul he was always by my side and spent most of his time laying in his bed on my sewing counter. Fly high little man!!!!

03/19/2023

Maddie and Barkley thought it was time I posted an update, many of you have been asking about my surgery. It has taken a little longer to ”jump through all the doctor/insurance hoops” than I had anticipated. My right knee surgery is scheduled for April 3rd. I have been busy working on some gorgeous dresses for the G Girl Cotillion in May so I have been busy. Cannot share any details yet. It has been nice with all that has been going on to have some time to myself. Losing both Molly and Macey Mae in the last 4 months has been difficult. But we are looking forward to getting this done and getting back to making some pretty new dresses. Please keep me in your thoughts.

08/10/2022

08/10/2022

Love, love doing custom orders but love even more seeing them on the intended. Custom “Alice” dress for a gorgeous little Frenchie in Canada. She and her sister have a party to attend. The reviews are always good to see also. Check out that tucked bodice.

08/02/2022

ALL SOLD thank you ladies.
Maddie’s closet needed cleaning out again so we are having another sample sale. It is so darn hard for me to part with these dresses but we need room for new samples. Click on picture to see sizing and price. If you are interested please post SOLD and PM me your paypal address for invoicing. I will pay for the shipping in the USA.A

07/18/2022

Some pretty new dresses going out tomorrow. Been working hard on these custom orders. Lots of heirloom laces and fabrics used. Check out the tiny seed beads hand stitched on the collar of two of them. Matching hairbows available. Of course Maddie is always ready for the camera. These are also available to order. Hope to get them on Etsy soon or you can send me a PM.

05/31/2022

Very proud of our entries/contestants in the latest 2022 G Girls Cotillion in Florida a couple weeks ago. Thank you Barb King for allowing me to dress Bailey and Verdie for this special event. The pink/lavender ombré dress and white tulle dress each had over 12 yards of tulle in their skirts. Each ruffle was gathered separately and added to the satin skirt with a thin row of beaded rhinestones. The satin slip has kind of become a tradition for us and every little Princess needs a crown so the crowns were embroidered on the satin slips and embellished with Swarovski crystal. The pink and red ruffled dress was going to be worn at the earlier Queen of Hearts events but due to weather the girl’s could not make it. So we turned it into a dress to compete in the International Event held on Friday night as Miss Monaco/Monte Carlo. The red satin cape was added with a sublimated Queen of Yorkies design on the front. It was all lined in pink satin to match the dress. The best part of this affair is that all money raised goes to canine rescue.

04/22/2022

Honored to be a part of the first issue of Pet Pix Magazine. Thank you Vasi Siedman for including me and Barkley Couture. https://www.petpixacademy.com/magazine-giveaway

PetPix Academy is the first ever hybrid online magazine and social media teaching network platform focusing on highlighting the pet fashion world, pet experts, pet parents, virtual and physical pet events and fundraisers from all around the world. Get the latest issue today!

10/18/2021

Special order from my Etsy site going out tomorrow. This little girl is going to be set for the upcoming holidays.

08/24/2021

Pink gingham, smocked, and tiny little bows. Even though these little dresses take me much longer to make (I just finished three) I love doing them. They are just so sweet. Some little girl is going to look so sweet in pink. PM me for details.

07/29/2021

What’s been under my needle today?? Something very exclusive coming to Barkley Couture. Pictures soon when my “main model” has had her bath!!!

06/29/2021

A gorgeous yellow matching set made for royalty!!

06/29/2021

Pink isn’t just a color, it’s an attitude!! And this little gal is ALL attitude! She is a professional!! Coming soon to our Etsy store! Bunnies in pink!!

06/17/2021

Another beautiful custom gown by Barkley Couture. Molly is modeling this one made of cream Dupioni silk and beaded lace.

05/05/2021

Pretty new design added to Etsy today. Lavender rosebuds combined with white eyelet and lavender tulle. This one is going all the way to Singapore.

https://etsy.me/33grEA4

03/25/2021

Another sample sale tomorrow in the Bella Rose Auction group. Soon we will have our closet all cleaned out and have room for lots of new designs. Come check it out.

03/22/2021

How many little yorkies do you know who have a hand smocked, hand beaded, Dupioni silk dress to wear for Easter!!! Simple but exquisite!! I know one!!

03/12/2021

I had forgotten how pretty this dress is and with a matching bunny ear bow!! Going out today
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02/24/2021

EDIT: These dresses will be posted after Midnight tonight, Wednesday, February 24th.

Well Mom is at it again. She said we had to clean out the closet because we had way too many pretty dresses. This time they will be up for auction starting, Thursday, Feb. 25th, after midnight tonight at the link below. Remember these are sample dresses, never worn, just used for photographs, and always Barkley Couture’s great quality. Please join if you want a chance to buy one.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/132848613992751/?ref=share

02/22/2021

Hello Spring!!
Coming soon to Barkley Couture. Gingham, eyelet, and daisies!

02/20/2021

What’s been under my needle??

Everything is possible when you are wearing a cute outfit!!