When the basket outer sections are dry, fit the base of the basket onto the folded side edge of the basket, so that the side edge fits inside the bottom trim. Run a bead of glue around the inside edge of the bottom, and glue the folded edge of the side inside the basket to the base. Set aside to dry.
Fit the top onto the side of the basket, so that the trim overlaps the side of the basket. Make sure the back of the lid trim is lined up with the back of the basket. When the lid is fitted in place, use two strands of embroidery thread to sew the lid to the basket and form hinges. Do this on either side of the back side seam, sewing just over the trim on the top of the basket, and only one or two threads down into the side. Make these stitches loose enough that the basket lid will hinge easily. Tie the hinge stitches off inside the basket side.
