input question: To prepare fabric before cutting pattern pieces out and sewing

output answer: wash fabric by hand or in a washing machine, dry it, and iron it to preshrink fabric before cutting and sewing.

input question: how do you travel across the sea?

output answer: you go on a ship.

input question: To trim away excess fondant used in Flower Pot Cupcakes.

output answer:
Use a small, sharp knife to trim.