Fashioning Our World

Learn about the Fashioning Our World project

Unpicking the past to thread together the future

In the past, clothes were often repaired, re-worn or refashioned. The threads, patches and fabrics tell the story of garment and the person who wore it.  

These stories inspire us to think differently about the clothes we wear now and make positive changes for a more sustainable fashion future. 

Explore the Fashioning Our World project

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Get Involved

Learn how to get involved with the Fashioning Our World project

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Eighteenth century ladies cream coloured satin waistcoat with embroidery of pink flowers and leaves

Stories

Explore the stories behind the garments and accessories

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Exhibition

Find out about the Fashioning Our World exhibition here

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Fashioning Our World project aims

Fashioning Our World offers a chance for young people (aged 11- 25) to:

  • Work alongside experts and museum volunteers to discover the hidden stories of sustainability found in collections of historic clothes and accessories.

  • Learn the skills to work on their own clothes – such as visible mending, patching and remaking.

  • Make a positive difference by inspiring others in the community to think differently about fashion sustainability

The workshops are currently available at The Salisbury Museum and Dorset Museum. If you are interested in taking part, please contact Katy England at The Salisbury Museum katyengland@salisburymuseum.org.uk, Emma Talbot at Dorset Museum emma.talbot@dorsetmuseum.org or get in touch here.

Supported by The Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund – delivered by the Museums Association.