Separate all the base wires to leave them as single wires making sure they are spaced evenly apart. Continue to weave in pairing around these individual wires, until the miniature fruit basket base is approximately 3/4 inch (2 cm) in diameter (for a 1:12 scale basket).
If you run out of thread turn the short end of the weaving threads into the center of the basket after they have passed around the back of a wire. Insert a new double strand of embroidery thread through from the back of the wires to the center in the same spot and continue to weave using the new thread. Try to offset the replacement of the two main weaving strands, don't try to end and begin both strands in the same part of the basket. Continue to weave over the ends of the old and new strands. You can use a fine crochet hook to draw the ends down into the weaving, following one of the wires, then cut off the excess thread.
When you have finished weaving the base, begin to shape the wires up away from the base to form the sides of the basket.
