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Opening soon! Fashion Museum & reference library. 32a Bellevue Terrace, Malvern, Worcs WR14 4PZ Vintage Costume, Textiles and Haberdashery

18/09/2026

English Paper Piecing workshop✨

During this session Wendy will take you through the art of English paper piecing and how to decorate a tote bag with your design.

English paper piecing is a traditional hand-sewing technique where fabric is wrapped and temporarily basted around paper templates before being hand-stitched together to create precise patchwork designs often in geometric shapes.

During this session each person will come away with their own decorated tote bag featiring their own designs made from english paper piecing.

No experince needed.

All material provided.

£10 per ticket

30th September, choose either:
10am - 12pm

OR

2pm - 4pm

Book via Eventbrite (link in bio), in person at the museum on Fridays and Saturdays 10-4 or drop us an email [email protected]

16/09/2026

It’s been a busy summer here at the Museum of Fashion Malvern!

Here’s a quick round up…

⭐️We held our summer talk series, welcoming some wonderful speakers to the museum

⭐️Two vintage and craft markets, with some lovely new stall holders

⭐️Lots of workshops teaching participants new skills from drop spindle to braiding and bead art

⭐️Romancing the 18th Century: Rococo to Stage - our current display in collaboration with Malvern Theatre Players

⭐️Some very special new donations which we are excited to share, expanding the dates our collection covers all the way back to the regency period

There is lots planned for Autumn, with new displays and events over the coming months 🍂

15/09/2026

There is only just over a month left to see our current temporary display Romancing the 18th Century: Rococo to Stage✨

Come and view the display for free on Fridays and Saturdays 10 - 4 until Saturday 17th October.

Our new display will be opening the following weekend on 23rd - we’ll be announcing the theme very soon!

We give thanks to Malvern Theatre Players for making this display possible through their costume loans and support. If any of the costumes have caught your eye, they will be available to hire after they leave us, just contact wardrobe lead Gill on 07849421025💌

03/09/2026

The 1920’s often denotes the streamlined modernity of art deco and boyish silhouettes, but couturiers also took inspiration from rococo colour palettes and natural motifs.

This can be seen in the 1920’s robe de style which echos the shape of 18th century wide panniers.

To find out more about how the idyllic imagery of the 18th century has long been a source of escapism from modernity, visit our current display Romancing the 18th Century: Rococo to Stage.

We give thanks to Malvern Theatre Players for making this display possible through their costume loans and support.

Images:

Boué Soeurs, Robe de Style ‘Romance’, Autumn-Winter 1925-26, Kerry Taylor Auction House

Robe à la française, 1770-5, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

02/09/2026

WORKSHOP: Chicken Scratch Embroidery

Wendy will teach you how to create beautiful designs with Chicken scratch embroidery.

Chicken scratch embroidery is a great for any level of embroider skill. This style of embroidery is done on gingham fabric and gets it name from its fine and spiky style.
16th September
£10

10am - 12pm
2pm - 4pm

Later time slots are available on request.

Beginner friendly, no experience needed!

Head to our website to book - link in bio.

📍32A Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern, WR14 4PZ between Deli Folk and The Strawberry Tree

25/08/2026

✨VINTAGE & CRAFT MARKET✨

Pop by the Museum of Fashion Malvern this Saturday to find a wonderful selection of handmade gifts, fabrics and vintage clothing, bags and accessories!

Saturday 29th August

Free entry!

Markets are held on the last Saturday every other month.

📍32A Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern, WR14 4PZ between Deli Folk and The Strawberry Tree

24/08/2026

A big thank you to Sarahjane Downing for giving a fascinating talk on Beauty in the Age of Jane Austen on Saturday night✨

We learnt all about the dramatic shift in fashion and beauty trends from the 18th century to regency era and even got to try some pearl and rice powders on our skin!

Swipe to see a replica of mouse skin eyebrows, club beauty patches and original curling irons🏹

Portrait of Juliette Récamier, François Gérard, Musée Carnavalet.

16/08/2026

Welcome to the world of beauty and cosmetics in the age of Jane Austen✨

With the new take on Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility it got us thinking…

Whilst we have seen small snippets from the trailer, it’s hard to get a complete picture of how accurate to the time this version will be.

So before we all flock to the cinema, let’s make sure we know what we are looking for in beauty in the time of Jane Austen.

Author Sarah Jane Downing will be shedding light on exactly that in her talk at the museum on 22nd August.

To book tickets head over to our website!

A special thank you to our lovely volunteer Niamh who wrote the script for today’s reel!

Welcome to the world of beauty and cosmetics in the age of Jane Austen✨

With the new take on Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility it got us thinking…

Whilst we have seen small snippets from the trailer, it’s hard to get a complete picture of how accurate to the time this version will be.

So before we all flock to the cinema, let’s make sure we know what we are looking for in beauty in the time of Jane Austen.

Author Sarah Jane Downing will be shedding light on exactly that in her talk at the museum on 22nd August.

To book tickets head over to our website!

A special thank you to our lovely volunteer Niamh who wrote the script for today’s reel.

13/08/2026

TALK: Beauty and Cosmetics in the Time of Jane Austen✨

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single woman in possession of good looks must be in want of ways to enhance her beauty...

This beautifully illustrated talk will reveal the secrets that every Regency heroine should know about being beautiful, from her glossy ringlets to her well-turned toes.

Taking the span of Jane Austen’s life (1775- 1817) Sarah Jane Downing author of Beauty and Cosmetics in the Time of Jane Austen and Beauty and Cosmetics 1550-1950 will explore the trends and changes in philosophy, literature, and art that transformed the concept of beauty from the pretty, powdered, porcelain doll of the Georgian court to the healthy, fresh complexion of Elizabeth Bennet.

£15 per ticket

Book in person at the museum, via email [email protected] or click the link in our bio to our Eventbrite

📍32A Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern, WR14 4PZ next to The Strawberry Tree

11/08/2026

Which type of museum visitor are you?

The one who must read every tiny label or the ones who know exactly what they want to see and leave?

There’s still time to come and see our temporary display ‘Romancing the 18th Century: Rococo to Stage’✨

For over 200 years the 18th century has been immortalised by artists, fashion designers and the stage, often portraying a romanticised fantasy of the era.

From pastoral fantasies to the rise of pantomime, idyllic imagery of this time period has been used as a form of escapism from modernity from the 18th century itself until the present day.

The Museum of Fashion Malvern gives thanks to Malvern Theatre Players for making this display possible through their costume loans and support.

Free entry. Available to view until October 2026.

Open Fridays and Saturdays 10-4.

📍32a Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern, WR14 4PZ

Address

Malvern

Telephone

+447879633764

Website

http://www.fashionmuseummalvern.co.uk/

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