My very best advice is to watch the Sharon Schamber tutorial on binding. Since following her instructions I have never had a problem with mitering the corners, etc. I only follow the "gluing" when working on a quilt for competition or a very special one. Also, my favorite width is 2 3/8" starched and folded in half. That seems to work with the batting that I choose most often. Thicker batting...I raise to 2 1/2" folded, but I never seem to go any less. Really!! I think you'll like her tutorial. It's the little things that matter.