Originally Posted by Donna in Mo
I think you are worrying about the width being too much to just cover the seam. If you cut the binding 2 1/2" and fold it in half that is 1/1/4". Take a 1/4" seam X 2 = 1/2". Then fold over 1/4" seam X 2 = 1/2". That leaves 1/4" extra. You would divide that by 2 = 1/8" to play with. I have never had a problem with having too wide of a binding. If you are worried, cut your binding 2" which is what I used to do.
This is exactly my question!! While I do appreciate all of the input, I am even more confused at how you can take anywhere from 2"-3" wide strips, and use a 1/4" seam on them all...without having more than "just enough" to cover the stitching. When I do it, my binding is never full, so I didn't know if perhaps it was supposed to be empty (no batting or top in part of it). If I wrap mine around to fill it, I will have 2 very separate stitching lines, pretty far apart.