I know I would feel less than comfortable machine stitching and catching the bottom of the binding all in one. I don't like the look, so I always hand stitch the bottom of the binding. As others had stated the "Sharon Schamber" You Tube on perfect binding is a life saver. I vowed that I would learn how to make perfect binding and miltered corners. I watched the You tube video four times, grasp every word she said and the next quilt turned out perfect...now I too love binding! Keep at it, you too will love binding also.