Help with machine binding
I'm so behind on putting binding on my quilts that I've decided to try putting them on with my machine, but I have several questions.
1. Do I sew the binding on the front or the back? (I've done both.)
2. When I get ready to fold the binding over the raw edge of the quilt, how do I figure out how to align so the stitching doesn't show very much? (it usually looks good on one side but a little off on the other.)
3. Should I use a straight stitch or a zig-zag stitch? (I've done both, but not sure which is better.)
4. Is there an easier way? I'm open to any easy suggestions.
All the quilts are donations, but I'd like them to look nice for the recipients.
Thanks in advance.
dee