Thanks for your reply.
I think I will do that since it's the only way I've done it.
Have a good night.

I got them done! I tried out glueing the binding for the first time which was so great. Also used a stiletto more than I ever had while using a bunch of decorative stitches that I either have never used or seldom used. I learned a lot on this project and made my deadline. (The best thing was that it got me back in the sewing room).
Thanks for your help!