Hey CG, although I can't help with your binding problems, I would just like to encourage you.
I have made more than a few flawed guitars in my time but for me appearance is the least important of my guitar attributes. Firstly are they a pleasure to play. If yes then your guitar is a success.
I now look at the flaws on my guitars with fond attachment and consider them as character traits. Don't get me wrong I still try to make them and well as I can, but part of making a hand made guitar is that they will not all be perfect, that's just how it is.
Don't beat yourself up and get discouraged, I am sure you will end up with a guitar that you will be proud of. And of course you have learned something new and will be able to use that knowledge on your next build.
Oh yes, there will be a next one.
Cheers
rob