The Binding Tool - Help!!!
 

I get my ends to meet using The Binding Tool; however, there's always just a little extra too much binding and in sewing down to quilt, I get a little pleat, even using my walking foot. I use absolute exact measurements according to the tool. I'm greatly mathematically challenged - which measurement do I need to make a bit smaller? TIA

I used to have that same problem. someone recommended this technique and I've had perfect results every time. No tool to use (and loose!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BT1pl_IolE

I use that method too. Finishing the binding has been much easier since finding that video.

I watched it awhile. seems similar to my way. i too bought a binding tool but never used it. finally gave it away. I do not mark mine but measure and lay together just like we all do when piecing binding. works well for me.

I could never figure out the binding tool--keep it only cause someday I might use it for a template for a braid quilt! LOL.

I use the F & P method to finish binding--key is that 1/4" gap between the folds of the 2 ends, I press that in and then line up those fold lines on the bias--works perfect every time.

Did you check your seam width? The seam line might be off.

Also check that the angle is on a true 45 degrees across the two pieces.

It seems like it should be so simple to join those ends but it takes me a couple of tries sometimes.

I cut my ending just a smidgeon short of 2 1/4" (or whatever width of your binding) of the overlap...then sew diagonal to join. This gives it just enough to gently stretch in place and no puckers or excess to mess with. Never had a problem since doing this but remember....just a smidgeon is not a 1/4"...just somewhere in between.

I use the same method as PaperPrincess and Dunster. Terrific, simple and no-fail.

After many tearful attempts at joining the binding, I watched this chap. Fantastic. This is the way tutorials should be. Since using his method, I have never had any problems and it is so easy to do.

It's 5 AM and I can't sleep and was dying to watch this video and 10 minutes later all I can say is Hallelujah! I have found my binding method. I've watched many, many youtube binding videos; I can't believe I missed this one. But I have it saved now. Thank you and dunster so much for pointing me to this wonderful method of finishing the binding ends.