The basics The Tailors Clapper is a must for sewing and ironing. The benefits Both sides have routed grooves to offer easy handling and is unfinished. Beech wood. Colors may vary from the above picture, they may be lighter or darker depending on the variations of color in the wood used. The uses It is used to press seams without burning. Used with steam from your iron, press the area with the clapper and hold for just a few seconds, it will leave a nice crisp seam. The bottom line Small measures 7 3/4 in long,  1 3/4 in wide tapered down to 1 1/4 in and is 1 1/2 in thick. Medium measures 9 1/2 in long, 2 1/2 in wide tapered down to 2 in and is 1 1/2 in thick. Large measures 11 1/2 in long, 3 in wide tapered down to 2 1/2 in and is 1 1/2 in thick.