I've made some tabards that I thought new (or experienced!) players may be interested in picking up as an inexpensive but well-made basic costume. You can see them here:
s640.photobucket.com/albums/uu125/kingfisher215/Tabards/
. Isn't Charlie a wonderful model?!?

Thank you DSW.
All have been pre-washed and machine dried (i.e. pre-shrunk) with clean finished seams that won't ravel. Both browns are similar to heavy denim; the navy is a light but sturdy and machine-washable/machine-driable wool.
There is one short tabard (mid-thigh) in light brown for $8
There in one knee-length tabard in light brown for $10.
There are 3 knee-length dark brown tabards for $10 each.
There are 9 mid-shin/long navy tabards for $12 each. You could outfit your army!
--The thigh, knee and shin are Charlie's and he's 5'6"
Any tabard can have a reasonable design sewn on the front for a slight additional cost (starting at $5.00).
If you would like to purchase one, PM me and you can get it from Charlie this weekend. I'm hoping to convince Charlie (IG Father Edwin) to bring/sell them at Market Faire as well.
Thanks!!