I put a written tute on the board years ago addressing this issue.
1 - I sew the binding to the back first. Then I iron/press the binding away from the body of the quilt.
2 - then I fold the binding over and press it again toward the fron of the quilt. You may use a glude stick or school gule if you want with this.
3 - I like to hand stitch the mitre after all is done because I prefer the look.
4 - I played around with the stitches. The one I really like looks like shichen feet.
For me the ironing is the key. I avoid any pulling and it is ready to sew without any difficulties.