Originally Posted by gaigai
I do the same, except for the bias part. If you don't have curves, you really don't need to mess with bias strips. Some people will tell you that bias binding lasts longer than straight, but it's about as contentious as issue as prewash or not. It's strictly a matter of choice.
I, too, do basically the same except that I use fabric cut WOF and piece the ends diagonally.