My upcoming salvage is to re-make my husband's navy blue wool dress uniform from 55 years ago. It's in perfect condition. I'm going to make hopefully 5 memory bears for our 5 grandchildren from it. From my wedding dress, 2 wedding dresses for our 2 granddaughters American Girl dolls. Already got the wedding dress cut down to workable size pieces. I don't want our 2 kids to think they have to "save" them forever in a box. Whereas creating something new may interest them more and if they want to get rid of it down the road, so be it - I gave it my best.