I have not read all the posts to see if this has already been suggested. I cut my bindings 2 1/2. I sew it to the BACK first. Then pull it around to the front. I stitch it down with a serpentine stitch. You can use a zig zag if you do not have this stitch. I have one part just about hit the fabric on the left. If it wavers a little that is no problem. You have to be ok seeing this stitch on the back partly on the binding and party of the backing.