from Gerry- I have an applique foot that is wide open in the middle and I think you could get closer to the bead when you insert it. Then I would turn your bowl around and sew toward the bead to close it in more. That might work. It's a great idea. Be blessed.
I am looking at several of your videos, and I am very impressed by your skills. I was thinking about theedium size basket for companies that give gifts and incentives to staff, etc. A bunch of exactly the same baskets could be filled with product or whatever by company and wrapped in cellophane and a ribbon. Good idea to move many baskets at once! Say they have 100 employees, they could fill those 100 with their product and wrap. You have sold them 100 of your baskets, and profit could be great!