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She isn't just sewing a dress. She's growing one

NPR | By Fio Geiran,

Janaya Williams

Published August 12, 2026 at 2:10 PM MDT

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In an age of fast fashion, author Eve Schaub wanted to go back to basics by growing a dress in her backyard. She's been working on her linen dress for over a year and still has a ways to go.