I machine both sides of my bindings. I do mitered corners, but instead of hand stitching, I machine it. I usually (if I remember), maching stitch to the BACK of the quilt first, and then bring to the front and stitch with my edge stitcher (not technical name!) foot to the front. I am able to stitch right on the edge of the binding with this foot. It works wonderfully, and has a nice clean finish that will last!