Take the loop panel you created from connecting the zipper and side panels and sew an edge of it to one of the two panels you made for the front and back of the case. The right sides (exterior fabric) of the panels should be facing in. Decide where you want the zipper to be at this stage. Sew the zipper section of the loop panel to the back panel wherever you want the case to open: it could be along one full side of the case, or slightly more curved around the base or neck, depending on how you would want to pull your guitar out. Use a heavy needle in your sewing machine if you're having trouble getting through all the layers of fabric and duck cloth. If you decided to use piping, make sure it is sandwiched between the two panels and that your stitch comes as close to the piping as possible. Use a zipper foot on your sewing machine for this. Pin the front panel to the other edge of the loop panel and sew together as you did with the back panel. Make sure you unzip the zipper first so you have a way to turn it right side out when all the sewing is done.
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One-sentence summary -- Attach the loop panel to the back panel. Attach the front panel.

Drink a cup of tea, make your bed, or do some simple stretches. Whatever your normal routine, the more you're able to stick to it on travel day the less stressful the day will seem. Just try your best to avoid extra caffeine as it increases feelings of anxiety. About 10 minutes before your boarding time try to use the restroom. After you get on the plane there will likely be at least 30 minutes before the plane is in the air and you're free to walk around the cabin. Additionally, if your anxiety over travelling stems from a fear of enclosed places, not having to use the small aircraft restroom will take an extra stress off your mind. Mention your anxiety to the flight attendant or have a conversation with the person seated next to you. Don't let the conversation spiral into a discussion about all the terrors of flying, but just having someone that knows how you're feeling can be enough to keep travel jitters away. Remember 25 percent of people have some fear of flying and talking to those around you on the flight can help create a support group to help you through the flight. Now is the perfect time to use the breathing and meditation techniques you've been working on! Remember deep abdominal breathing and whichever meditation technique you have been studying. Focus yourself as soon as you get on the plane and then at any point when you begin to feel jittery. Don't wait until you're feeling overwhelmed. The best way to deal with travel jitters is to keep them from happening! After you get settled on the plane get out a book and start reading. Find an interesting book before your flight, something by an author you know you enjoy. Begin the book a few days before the flight, stopping a few chapters in, preferably at a cliffhanger or plot twist. Then when you start reading during the flight you're already into the story and more likely to keep your attention. New regulations allow you to use small electronics during take-off and landing. Once the plane starts taxiing to the runway, take out your smartphone, iPod, or small tablet. Before flying download a new album from your favorite artist or put together a playlist of your favorite songs and listen to it during takeoff. Having headphones in will block out any noise from the plane during takeoff and help you feel more relaxed. Once the flight gets going you're able to take out your laptop. An engrossing two hour movie is a great way to use the majority of your flight time. If possible, pick a movie you've never seen before that has been on your "must watch" list for a while, or chose one of your favorites that you know will make you laugh. The most important thing to remember during the flight is to keep yourself distracted. Go back to your book, listen to more music, play a game, meditate, or watch a TV show. Find whatever is best at keeping your attention and mind off of the flight stick with it!
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One-sentence summary -- Follow your normal morning routine. Use the restroom. Talk to people. Practice calmness. Read a book. Listen to music. Watch a movie. Stay busy.

Most manager positions require that you at least have your high school diploma or GED. In addition to your high school degree, consider completing a two-year or four-year hospitality management degree. This degree can give you an edge during hiring and will help you learn valuable management skills quickly. A degree program can also help you find quality internship placements and gain valuable experience with reputable employers. This will help you determine where you want to get entry-level experience to best prepare you for your career. What size restaurant do you prefer? Managing a small restaurant can be a quite different experience from managing a restaurant that seats 300 people a night. What style service are you looking for? Fine dining? Casual? Fast casual? Do you have a preferred culinary style? For example, you might know that you'd love to manage a sushi restaurant or a fine-dining Italian restaurant. In becoming a restaurant manager, there is no substitute for seeing how a restaurant works by working in one. Try to apply for jobs in restaurants that have similar qualities to the type of restaurant you'd like to manage. Many managers start in front of house positions, as a waiter or waitress, but you can also start in a kitchen position, if you are really interested in learning the food side of the business. No matter where you start, take an interest in the business. Ask questions to employees who have worked at the restaurant for a while. Take an interest in how other people work, and ask about positions other than your own. Be willing and eager to take on additional responsibilities. If you are pursing a degree program, working in a restaurant while you study is a great way to make a living and also gain experience. If this is the case, let your managers know. Likely, they will want to give you extra responsibilities and teach you on the job. Look for locally owned spots. Often, if you work at a locally owned restaurant, you'll be able to meet the owner and managers. You'll get a better feel for the decision-making process involved in the restaurant business. Depending on what state you live in, you will need to have a variety of certifications to handle food and work in restaurants. You might need a food handlers card and complete a course in food safety and handling instructions. If you work at a restaurant that serves alcohol, many state require that you complete a course and get an alcohol server's card. Before you begin applying for managerial positions, you should already have these certifications. Even though you can usually work for a few weeks before getting them, it's a small edge that can put you ahead of other candidates.
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One-sentence summary --
Complete your education. Consider what type of restaurant you want to eventually manage. Apply for entry-level restaurant work. Acquire your certifications.