When i attach non- mitered borders - I do cut the borders about two inches longer than the actual measurement. I do mark the border the proper length - and expect to cut off the exrea. I would rather waste a couple of inches of fabric than end up half an inch short.
About the sewing machine - how about comparing the straight stitches made by your machine agsinst the stitches made by her machine. They probably look almost identical!
Last edited by bearisgray; 02-11-2015 at 06:00 PM.