My niece's birthday is next week and she is very much into American Girl dolls. I picked up this pattern sometime over the summer with her in mind. It is part of Simplicity's line of reproduced vintage 50's patterns.
I'm planning on making View A with this blue print fabric for the skirt that I found in the remnant bin at Joann's. Now I need your opinions! I can't decide on what to do for the for the top and waist. 
Originally I was thinking a plain white top with a red waist, but now I'm not sure. The pattern uses a blue top, but I think there's enough blue in the skirt and it's really difficult to match the color. So, should I just do the white top and red waist, or should I do a red top with a white waist. These are the options I have for the red part. What do you think??
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White top, red waist. I think the red top and the blue bottom would be a bit overwhelming. But either would be cute - its a cute dress.
White top, red waist. (I am seeing a nice white blouse...)
i think red top, white waist! so cute either way, really.
I have the same pattern. I say white top red waist.
white top, red waist, maybe use the same red for the collar. that is an adorable pattern.
I say white top with a red waist and maybe red buttons down the front.
Plain red top, white waist! A white top will soon get dirty...
I vote for red top and white waist...or maybe blue waist. Hmmmm.
I just stumbled on your blog and LOVE it! I love the colours you have chosen, great stuff!!
Emma
Red top, solid red. White waist.
the white as a top would become too dirty too quickly...
Yes, so many decisions!!! I do like the white top and red waist! Excited to see the finished product! ;)
i think white top and red waist. i like the floral red for the waist!
I would go with a red top and white waiste band.
Red top and white waist. Are you really going to listen to us and do what we say? (Send Southern Seven chocolate) Nothing like a little subliminal message added in.
Ok. My first impression is to have a solid red top and use the printed red flower fabric for the waist. Then make a matching head band out of the waist fabric.
I vote for the white top, red waist. Soon, there will be a very happy little girl in this world. I hope she knows how lucky she is to have an Auntie like you to make her such lovely things.
I'm going for the white top with a red waistband - it may get a little dirty after a lot of play, but that's what washing machines are for, right?
I'd do the red solid top and use the patterned red as the waist.
I always get hung up on decisions like this. :)
I like red top and white waist. Good luck with your gift project :)
red top, white waist. a white top would get smudged so easily - maybe trim the top in white to tie it in?
I think a white top, with the red floral at the waist. And maybe some red buttons and some ric-rak on the collar. Too cute!
I say white top, red waist using that red print on the left. I am sure she will love it whatever you decide though!
I think plain white top with a red waist is perfect! Can't wait to see the final product.
I'd go for a red top and either a white or solid navy blue waistband.
I like the idea of the white top and red waist. Great fabrics by the way. I love the blue you got for the skirt - gotta love the remnants bins.
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