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My "Jean" Doll

I have a niece turning one and every little girl needs a dolly. I found the "Jean" pattern at Bit of Whimsy Dolls and fell in love. The pattern has simple directions and she's a super sweet doll.



I found the pink flower fabric, "Flight of Fancy" at Joann's. 
It has the perfect scale for doll clothes. 


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