Dennis that seems to me a very narrow binding. If my calculations are correct that is about 1 inch wide. Is this purchased bias binding?

Dennis, I'm not the one to ask as I have been having a problem with some bias binding today. Would a wider binding be easier for you? Are you using the commercial kind or home made? I usually cut a wide piece of bias fabric and press that in half rather than have a single thickness.
The experts will be along soon.

This is an amazing product. I am not a quilter but I use this on bias trims and many other things when pinning just doesn't work well.It doesn't gum up your needle and it washes out. For me it is now a MUST have. Check it out.Sorry didn't attach the li

I feel your pain, Dennis.......I know someone will be along to help you out!!
Wouldn't it just be easier to buy some designer duct tape.....you know I am just kidding.........however we have all seen the purses done with duct tape, so.................

I have seen some Videos and articles about using a glue stick or school type glue. Have not tried that myself.

I have big fingers too Dennis, but I use a much wider bias binding. I cut my fabric 2 and a half inches wide fold in a 1/4 inch edge on both sides and iron in place. I then fold the two sides together giving me a bigger bias binding. I cut all my fabric on the bias and use my bias binding machine which irons and puts it in place straight away. A really easy way is to put two pins on the ironing board put your bias binding in it and have your iron ready and pull the binding through as you press and it stays the width/size of whatever your pins are. Love Chris

the alternative to using a glue base for binding is making sure you iron the shape you're trying to achieve. In most cases I use a 2.5 or 2.25 inch binding the smaller for bibs & the 2.5 for a quilt or wall hangings. A one inch would indeed be a challenge but the same rules apply .Once folded in ALMOST half (so you are sure to get both sides attached) I iron the fold & use wonder clips or binding clips from stationary supply store they work very well. I hope that this is some help to you Dennis & look forward to seeing what you created using the bias binding. ~hugs Loralye~

both of these work very well & the binder clips come in the smaller sizes

I have decided that either one is blessed with the bias binding gene or not. I have been sewing since I was in middle school and for the life of me, I can't do a neat job of applying it either. I am so sorry that I can't give any good words of advice. But, I thank you for the question because, I plan on reading everyone's answers - maybe we'll get a great hint on using it!!!

I round my corners first. Then sew the binding to the front first-then clip with binder clips Last of all, I hand sew the binding to the back. Probably more work but things look nicer. I do lousy work if I sew it by machine.
Also use your walking foot if you have one. Do what ever method works for you.

Oh dear Dennis, my heart goes out to you. I use a lot of bias binding, either home made (with a special gadget) or bought. I find th best way is to open one side of the tape and put the right side of the bias tape to the wrong side of the material - edge to edge. I do not pin but just machine stitch on the fold line of the tape. Then, fold over the bias tape (material will then be right side facing up) and do a neat top stitch to hold binding in place. I find this method works best for me. Let us know how you do.

So nice to have you back with us. Missed you.

SQ

Thank you for all your advice and guidance ladies. What and where would I be without you all.

Here's my simple solution... Lightly press open the bias tape, spray the inside fold with a temporary adhesive, put in place prior to stitching.

If you can Google Susan Schaumber you will find her method of doing binding has some neat tricks. I"d add a link but don't have it handy here.

Hi Dennis, nice to see you. I have a foot, I have only tried it once, however it did pretty well. It is a binding foot. and handles the finger thing for you. Take Care

Thoroughly enjoyed reading everyone's comments...especially your replies, Dennis...I'm with airyfairy...that's the method I use as well with binding the size you are using...for my quilts, however I have a binding system from Martelli..4 Parts to the Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXemL_88vFY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PUZw-UNM5g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBfbSFbAr7Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcXEvxWXy7Q

Well, I've now completed twelve of these medical drug syringe driver bags that I am making (yes, the idiot volunteered) for my local Hospice..................including the bias binding that I was having so much trouble with! I have to say that without all your guidance and encouragement (particularly the guidance) I probably would have thrown in the towel (not a very Cutie attitude, I know). Essentially, I have used a number of the points of recommended guidance which you have all made (except the use of Duck tape from Vicki!!) and things have worked out quite well..................well, in my mind anyway. I still have another twelve or so to go (including the machine embroidery designs that I am using) and so I will not bore you with pictures until the job is complete............to do so now would be a bit like tempting fate. But I will post pics and a brief resume of what these things a for and the methods I eventually used to overcome the problems I was having. Once again, thank you ladies for all your input. I could not have done it without you. Bunches of flowers to everyone.