To contrast or not to contrast?

[datcat23]

I have cut out the jacket from Ottobre 5/2014 ..... the colour blocked one with the raglan sleeves.  In hindsight maybe the quilted one would have been a better choice, but I prefer raglan sleeves.



The recommended fabric was wool jersey, but I am using black cotton fleece.  This is thicker, and doesn't have as much stretch, so I have had to add some width.

So to the questions.

Because of the thickness of the fleece, I am thinking that I should use an alternative fabric for where the designs has layers; so the collar (maybe just the inner collar, black fleece on the outer) and the pockets.  Should I use a woven or a stable knit?

And ..... if I use a colour, should I also do some contrast stitching along the princess and sleeve seams. 

Ideas welcome ..... ta

[Efemera]

I’d use a woven... a bit of Liberty style print?.. have you a coverstitch? Reverse coverstitch would look good in a colour to match the print.

[BrendaP]

Yes, use a contrast, all black might be a bit drab, and a woven fabric for the undercollar will give it stability.

As Efemeral says a reverse coverstitch would look good on the seams (or maybe a herringbone type embroidery stitch if you don't have a coverstitcher)  Add a contrast zip to match.

[Surest1tch]

I would use the contrast, black is very harsh when used alone.