I haven't been pleased with the results of my binding by machine until recently when a Valentine's project was due at my LQS so I was pinched for time. I sewed the binding onto the back, pressed to the front and lined up the binding edge exactly at the stitched line and stitched just inside the edge, probably 1/8". To my surprise, it turned out perfectly! In fact, when the projects were passed around the room, several members commented on the binding and asked how did I ever do it so well. Just had to share! P.S. I thoroughly enjoy the relaxation of hand binding but, as we all know, by machine is such a time saver!