Lecture by Helle Siggerud, Sunday 7/6/2026 at Jutulheimen

A talk on textiles and sustainability with Helle Siggerud,

Helle Siggerud is a bunad seamstress and knitwear designer, with a passion for textiles and sustainability.

In her talk, she will discuss how we can make more sustainable choices, how large textile manufacturers bend the rules – and whether we are being misled, the advantages and disadvantages of various materials, and show examples of how we can repair and care for what we already have. This is a talk that might make you look at your wardrobe with new eyes afterwards.

About Helle Siggerud

"Helle Siggerud is a bunad seamstress, knitwear designer, and knitting book author. She has blogged about sewing tips for websites like 1000 ideer, and in recent years has held courses and lectures in various forms of craftsmanship. She has a burning passion for textiles and sustainability, and often teaches with the motto: "take care of what you have, or make something you want to take care of."

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