How did you learn to weld?

I did not know how to weld in march 2011 but i borrowed a hobart gas sheilded mig and i'm still not a welder but i'm much better now, i'm able to fabricate the sheetmetal parts/patches i need and weld them in, this project will not be a show stopper by any means but i'm doing it myself and doing the best i can and saving money at the same time. I know now why the process of restoration is so expensive [i could not do bodywork for a living] i like the mechanical type of hotroding, body work is not my favorite but like you i can't afford to have it done. Watch u tube and read articles and practace you'll be fine, good luck just dive in and don't look back take your time and think things thru.