Hi Delta,
Seven steps starting with the Left leg means that your next cycle of seven steps will start with the Right leg.
All that Master Lin means is that you always commence the exercise with the left leg do the first seven then your right leg starts the next cycle of seven steps then next cycle starts with the left leg again.
If you watch the CD or video you will see that this is how Master Lin does it.
Practice along with the CD and if you get mixed up, try watching it through a mirror and then you will be using the same leg!
The main thing is to do it and don't worry too much if you get mixed up at first it will sort out as you persevere. There is no 'bad' way of doing SFQ if your intention is 'good'. There is only good, better and best.
Love and light,
Faune