I use a 2-3/4" binding, folded in half, sew a 3/8" seam, sew to front, hand sew to the back. I am sure it is sewn and I have done so many I am pretty fast at it. That is if I don't take many breaks. I can't seem to do it neatly sewing by machine. While I am hand sewing I either race the clock or a radio talk show and I plan my next quilt, makes the time seem shorter. My tried and true method for me.