Originally Posted by
Tartan
I cut my bindings 2-1/4 but use my walking foot and a slightly larger than 1/4 inch to sew the binding to the front. The binding is SUPPOSED to be slightly larger on the back so you can cover the front stitching line. As long as the size is consistent on the back, don't sweat it.
This is the way I cut & attach binding - after making sure quilt is squared up at corners & straight edges on sides, top & bottom.