I hand sew some my quilts when doing the binding but since I tried the binding with the flange, I have done machine binding & quite like it. The little bit of flange gives the quilt a little pop of extra colour & if you are careful when stitching, it is almost un-noticeable. Of course, you sew the binding on the back of the quilt first then bring it to the front & sew that last. I say, whatever works for you, then do it.