Conect one end to the rod that is for the quilt top and roll all up then attach the other end to the take up roller and sew like you was using it like you had the 3 pieces coming together on the take up roller. Just dont do next like that. You will need to remove the basting pins so not to sew over one of them. Next time load the top to one roller and the backing to one roller and then padding and then bring it to the take up roll. GOOD LUCK