Welcome to the board. I didn't really like trying to use a bias maker I had bought. If you are new to quilting, I would suggest that you take the time and sew it to the back by hand. You will see that quilters either cut their strips 2.25" or 2.50". When you get confident in your stitching the binding, you can try to do it totally by machine. The reason I say this is because if you don't get it sewn accurately, it is more easier to make adjustments as you hand sew it to the back.