Originally Posted by oksewglad
On full sized quilts I use 2 1/2 double folded, usually on the bias as it wears longer, but have used straight binding as well.
I sew lots of small quilts, table runners, wall hangings, etc. For these I like to use single folded binding cut 1 1/4". Before I sew the binding on, I firmly press the edge not sewn to the quilt 1/4" under and sew the unpressed edge to the quilt. Now I have the folded edge in place to either machine or hand stitch.
Are you cutting your binding on the length of the fabric or width? I've wondered that because there is stretch to the fabric if you cut width and none if you cut length. Just me wondering???