I considered the jersey version, but haven't seen it IRL. Do you know what the color options are and the price? Also, is it close in size to a m/l or is it larger? Would love to see pics of yours!
There are two sizes for the jersey, one is the same as M/L and the other one is like the jumbo. Comes in blue with red piping and red with off-white piping. Blue with red piping gets my vote.
There is also the leather version, also comes in two sizes. There are four colours: black, red, pink and purple. Red gets my vote.
I think nanamiryu has a thread with the flap. I think a search should reveal where the thread is. Fabric flaps always go on sale so if you have a good SA, ask her/him to watch them out for you.