diff --git a/src/stitching_scanner.py b/src/stitching_scanner.py
index 4485f51..6a8119f 100644
--- a/src/stitching_scanner.py
+++ b/src/stitching_scanner.py
@@ -696,7 +696,7 @@ class StitchingScanner:
             
             # ========== DEBUG: Draw borders BEFORE placing strip ==========
             # RED border: Where strip WOULD have been placed (original position)
-            orig_x_end = min(original_x_offset - (w_strip * 2), w_base)
+            orig_x_end = min(original_x_offset - w_strip, w_base)
             orig_y_end = min(original_y_offset + h_strip, h_base)
             if original_x_offset >= 0 and original_y_offset >= 0:
                 cv2.rectangle(result, 
@@ -713,7 +713,7 @@ class StitchingScanner:
                 self.log(f"  Step 1: Placed non-blend at X={strip_x_start}:{strip_x_start + non_blend_end}")
             
             # Step 2: Create blend on the RIGHT edge of strip (blending with existing content)
-            blend_x_start = strip_x_end - blend_w
+            blend_x_start = strip_x_end - (blend_w * 2)
             blend_x_end = strip_x_end
             
             if blend_w > 0 and blend_x_start >= strip_x_start: