diff --git a/src/stitching_scanner.py b/src/stitching_scanner.py
index 7b0607d..c134a67 100644
--- a/src/stitching_scanner.py
+++ b/src/stitching_scanner.py
@@ -315,7 +315,8 @@ class StitchingScanner:
             y_offset = y_offset - int(round(alignment_y))
             
             # Clamp x_offset to valid range
-            x_offset = max(0, min(x_offset, w_base - blend_w))
+            # x_offset = max(0, min(x_offset, w_base - blend_w))
+            x_offset = 0 - min(x_offset, w_base)
             
             # Handle strip cropping if y_offset is negative (strip protrudes above frame)
             strip_y_start = 0  # How much to crop from top of strip