Originally Posted by Gatormom3
The two best tips I received on binding were to cut it 2 1/4 inches instead of the typical 2 1/2 inches and to cut the overlap exactly the same as the width of the binding. My bindings now fit perfectly every time. I can't remember where I saw these two tips but I expect it was either here or in a link I found here. Good luck!!
When you cut the overlap exactly the same as the width of the binding, it will work no matter how wide your binding is. I do it all the time and never have a problem.