Originally Posted by
AZ Jane
This is exactly how I make my binding, only difference, I press my beginning angle and trim at the ironing board. If you don't trim that angle you will have unnecessary bulk at the joining. I also trim the ending angle to help reduce bulk. I find this method to be a no brainer.
Of course it's a no brainer. I forgot to say to trim that seam after it is sewn. I always do. But don't trim until after the seam is sewn. You need that to line up the end with the beginning to sew the seam on the 45º.