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.
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She isn't just sewing a dress. She's growing one
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.
Published August 12, 2026, 8:10 PM
Updated August 13, 2026, 5:54 PM3.9K
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