I had instructions for binding my first quilt because I was taking lessons, but I learned to connect ends by trial and error. I have also had a lot of tips from other classes and my quilt guild. I do a great binding and I really love to do binding. I like the relaxing hand sewing and I haven't mastered hand quilting, so I have to do it on binding.
Just keep at it and you will get it. Tutes are good, but no substitute for in person instruction IMHO. I find it hard to see on the computer and want more that one angle.