Pull the thread snugly so that the sides lock together.
At this point, you can do one last check for the fit of the bail on the donut. If you think that you need to make a bit more room at the top of the bail for your chosen necklace or beaded rope, add a few rows of peyote stitch to the strap before zipping the beadwork together.
Weave the thread back and forth through the joint several times to reinforce the beadwork and keep it secure. Knot the thread between beads, weave the tail in a bit more, and then trim the thread close to the beadwork.