Sewing machine setup

[Signsforwhile]

We purchased a sewing machine a couple of months ago which came with a small 2'x4' table. It's been a major pain in the butt sewing on it since you always need a "spotter" to help you hold the banner. I'm attaching what I think I need to build as a table. The green is the existing table with the black square representing the sewing machine. The purple is what I plan on building. Anyone have any suggestions? Can I see how different people are setup?

Thanks!

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[ChicagoGraphics]

All's you need is the small 2'x4' table it came with, no need to make a bigger one for sewing banners. You just have to get use to sewing em up. My first time at sewing I almost stiched my fingers together.

[Merritt Graphics]

Here are some photos that might help. We have two of these stations with 2 machines on 20 foot tables. You need the tables to help you stitch especially big stuff.

[Checkers]

While Chicago is correct in his statement, it does take a little more skill.
The setup I used in the past is similar to what you have drawn. Sorry, no pictures though.
A few notes...
Don't bother notching the table, you should be able to get close enough to the machine without problems;
Mae sure the table is, at least, as wide as your widest material;
Move the machine closer to the end of the table where the material leaves the machine. You'll only need about 3' of table where the material exits the machine;
Add a fairly steep slope this part of the table. This will help feed or pull the material along while you sew.

Checkers

[Signsforwhile]

Thanks for the replies.

I just can't imagine sewing a 22'x4' banner comfortably on this table.....which was the first banner i sewed on this table!! What a night that was :)