Simulated or genuine sinew

and many times

Basic Dress Material: A polyester cotton broadcloth blend in a light to medium weight is the type of material most often used for the Jingle Dress

Also included in the pattern are detailed

#155 Osborne Revolving Punch 0-7 hand held Simulated or genuine sinewC. S. OSBORNE & CO. Revolving Punch No. 155 Six tube punch made with tubes 0,1,2,3,5 & 7. This punch is known as the best Revolving Punch made. The frame is made of forged steel, highly polished. Cutting tubes are turned from special carbon tool steel and threaded to allow easy replacement. These tubes are individually hardened. The reach or distance from the cutting tube to the back of jaw is 1 1 2". Weight each is 14 oz.