The Original IDT System
Integrated dual feeding moves fabric from both above and below for accurate seams and dependable layer matching.
Premium computerised sewing and quilting
PFAFF expression 710
Experience precise fabric control, generous quilting space and exceptional stitch creativity in one refined machine. The PFAFF expression 710 combines the Original IDT System, 247 built-in stitches, a 250mm workspace, colour touchscreen, automatic thread cutting, automatic presser-foot lift and advanced stitch customisation.
247
built-in stitches
250mm
sewing workspace
1,050 SPM
maximum sewing speed
9mm
maximum stitch width
Designed for sewists who have outgrown ordinary machines
The expression 710 is built for garment makers, quilters and creative sewists who want refined control over both fabric movement and stitch appearance.
Its 250mm workspace provides substantial room for quilts, bags, home décor and larger garment sections, while the Original IDT System keeps layers feeding evenly.
The colour touchscreen places stitch selection, settings, recommendations and editing controls directly in front of you.
Automatic thread tension, automatic presser-foot lifting, thread snips and a bobbin sensor reduce repetitive handling so more attention can remain on the project.
Premium included accessory package
Ten useful presser feet and a straight-stitch plate
The expression 710 includes a strong package for garment sewing, quilting, buttonholes, decorative stitching, free-motion work and wide Maxi stitches.
- Standard Presser Foot 0A for IDT
- Fancy Stitch Foot 1A for IDT
- Fancy Stitch Foot 2A
- Blindhem Foot 3 for IDT
- Zipper Foot 4 for IDT
- Sensormatic Buttonhole Foot 5A
- Manual Buttonhole Foot 5M
- Sensormatic Free-Motion Foot 6A
- Maxi Stitch Foot 8
- 1/4-inch Quilt Foot for IDT
- Straight-stitch needle plate
- Five PFAFF bobbins
- Edge and quilting guide
- Stylus
- Foot controller
- Hard machine cover
Serious quilting space with advanced PFAFF technology
250mm sewing space
Nearly 10 inches of space to the right of the needle supports quilts, bags and larger sewing projects.
Colour touchscreen
Preview stitches at actual size and access settings, recommendations and editing controls visually.
Automatic foot lift
The presser foot rises automatically when the needle stops down, simplifying pivoting and appliqué.
Automatic thread snips
Cut the upper and bobbin threads and pull the thread tails to the underside of the project.
Automatic tension
The machine applies an appropriate upper-thread tension setting for the selected stitch and technique.
Bobbin thread sensor
Receive an on-screen warning when the bobbin thread is approaching the end.
Electronic knee lift
Raise the presser foot while keeping both hands on the quilt, garment or appliqué.
The defining PFAFF advantage
The Original IDT integrated dual-feed system
Standard feed dogs move the project from underneath. PFAFF’s Original IDT System adds synchronised feeding from above through a slim mechanism positioned behind the presser foot.
Both fabric layers are moved together, helping reduce shifting, stretching and pattern misalignment.
Unlike a bulky walking-foot attachment, IDT is built into the machine and can be engaged or disengaged whenever required.
Particularly useful for
- Quilt sandwiches
- Patchwork piecing
- Checks and stripes
- Stretch fabrics
- Slippery materials
- Top stitching
- Long garment seams
- Bag construction
Room for ambitious projects
250mm of space to the right of the needle
The expression 710 offers approximately 9.8 inches of horizontal working room between the needle and machine tower.
This provides valuable space for quilt blocks, quilt sandwiches, bags, home décor and bulky garment sections.
The bright work area and automatic presser-foot functions also make it easier to reposition larger projects without losing control.
- Nearly 10 inches of workspace
- Suitable for quilting
- Free-arm conversion
- Extension table available separately
- Built-in ruler markings
- Electronic knee lift included
250mm
Workspace to the right of the needle
Generous space for quilts, home décor, large garment sections and creative projects.
Clear visual control
High-resolution 3.5-inch colour touchscreen
Stitches are displayed at their actual sewn size, giving you a more realistic preview before beginning.
The screen shows the selected stitch, recommended presser foot, thread tension, width, length and available creative adjustments.
Quick Help allows an on-screen icon or setting to be touched with the stylus for an explanation of its purpose.
- 70 × 53mm colour display
- 320 × 240 resolution
- Actual-size stitch preview
- Recommended-foot guidance
- Quick Help function
- Stylus included
- Built-in stylus holder
- Multiple interface languages
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Built-in stitches across seven categories
From construction and quilting to wide decorative effects and creative stitch techniques.
A serious creative stitch library
Utility, quilting, decorative and Maxi stitches
The expression 710 includes 247 built-in stitches covering everyday construction, stretch sewing, appliqué, quilting and decorative work.
Standard decorative stitches can be sewn up to 9mm wide, while selected side-motion Maxi stitches create designs up to approximately 52mm wide.
- Utility stitches
- Stretch stitches
- Quilting stitches
- Satin stitches
- Decorative patterns
- Maxi side-motion stitches
- Three sewing fonts
- Eight buttonhole styles
Floating, ribbon and stacking stitch techniques
Selected stitches are designed to create layered visual effects beyond ordinary decorative sewing.
Floating stitches
Create the appearance of stitches floating between secured points on the fabric.
Single ribbon stitches
Secure narrow ribbon into decorative shapes with guided stitch placement.
Double ribbon stitches
Combine two ribbons into dimensional decorative effects.
Triple ribbon stitches
Create richer layered effects using three coordinated ribbon elements.
Stacking stitches
Sew compatible patterns over one another to form new decorative combinations.
Maxi stitches
Create selected side-motion designs substantially wider than an ordinary 9mm stitch.
Create something genuinely original
Exclusive Stitch Creator feature
Edit built-in 9mm stitches or create new decorative stitches by changing the placement of individual stitch points.
Move, add, delete and adjust stitch points on screen to alter the structure and appearance of the pattern.
Completed stitches can be saved to the Personal Menu for use in future projects.
Creative control includes
- Edit individual stitch points
- Create original 9mm stitches
- Adjust stitch width
- Adjust stitch length
- Change stitch direction
- Save personal designs
- Combine with sequencing
- Reuse custom stitches later
Creative Signature sewing programmes
The expression 710 allows compatible stitches to be customised without permanently changing the original design.
- Taper the beginning of decorative stitches
- Taper the end of decorative stitches
- Move the stitch position
- Mirror patterns side to side
- Mirror patterns end to end
- Alter stitch density independently
- Use twin-needle safety settings
- Save favourite customised versions
Stitch sequencing and Personal Menu
Combine up to 99 compatible stitches and letters into a sequence that can be sewn repeatedly.
Sequences are useful for borders, labels, names, decorative hems and personalised project details.
Save up to 30 customised stitches or sequences in the Personal Menu for quick access later.
Patchwork and single-stitch programmes
The Patchwork Programme records the length of a seam and repeats it across additional pieces.
This is useful when piecing units of the same size because the machine can stop after reproducing the recorded seam length.
The Single Stitch Programme can also sew an exact number of stitches or sequence repeats before stopping.
- Repeat recorded seam lengths
- Piece matching patchwork units
- Set an exact stitch count
- Set sequence repetitions
- Automatic stopping
- Improved consistency
Precise straight-stitch placement
Thirty-seven needle positions
Move the needle across the full 9mm stitch-width area when using compatible straight stitches.
This allows the fabric to remain aligned against a foot or needle-plate marking while the actual stitching position is adjusted.
- Top stitching
- Edge stitching
- Understitching
- Zip insertion
- Piping
- Stitching in the ditch
- Patchwork
- Accurate seam placement
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Straight-stitch needle positions
Position visible stitching precisely without repeatedly moving the fabric or changing presser feet.
Automatic presser-foot lift and electronic knee lift
Set the needle to stop down and the presser foot automatically lifts to a pivot position when sewing stops.
The electronic knee lift provides another hands-free way to raise the presser foot while keeping both hands on the fabric.
Appliqué
Pivot around shapes while keeping the needle securely in the project.
Quilting
Reposition layered projects without repeatedly reaching for the foot lever.
Garment sewing
Turn corners and navigate curved construction details more efficiently.
Precise placement
Keep both hands available for aligning difficult seams and intersections.
Electronic self-adjusting thread tension
The machine applies a recommended upper-thread tension setting for the selected stitch and sewing technique.
This provides a useful starting point when moving between construction, buttonholes, quilting and decorative patterns.
Manual adjustment remains available for specialist threads, unusual fabrics and intentional decorative effects.
Automatic upper and bobbin thread snips
Press the thread-snips button and the machine cuts both the upper and bobbin threads.
The thread tails are pulled towards the underside of the fabric, creating a neater finish and reducing manual trimming.
- Cuts the upper thread
- Cuts the bobbin thread
- Pulls thread tails underneath
- Reduces manual trimming
- Useful during quilting
- Convenient during garment sewing
Eight Sensormatic one-step buttonhole styles
Attach the Sensormatic Buttonhole Foot and the machine sews both sides of the buttonhole in the same direction.
This helps produce balanced buttonholes with consistent density and repeatable length.
The included manual buttonhole foot provides another option for unusually placed or oversized applications.
Free-motion quilting, thread painting and darning
The expression 710 includes three free-motion modes so the machine can be configured for different foot types and techniques.
Lower the feed dogs and move the project manually beneath the needle using the included Sensormatic Free-Motion Foot or another compatible foot.
Free-motion quilting
Create curves, textures, fills and personalised quilting patterns.
Thread painting
Build colour and detail through free-motion stitching.
Darning
Repair worn areas by controlling the direction of the fabric manually.
Creative drawing
Use the needle and thread like a drawing tool across stabilised fabric.
Straight-stitch plate with automatic sensor
Fit the supplied straight-stitch needle plate when piecing, quilting or sewing fine materials with a centre straight stitch.
Its small needle opening supports the fabric close to the needle and can help reduce the risk of fine material being pulled into the bobbin area.
The machine detects the plate and warns you if an incompatible wide stitch is selected.
Built-in bobbin thread sensor
The machine monitors the bobbin and displays a warning when the remaining thread becomes low.
This is especially valuable during long quilting rows, decorative sequences and visible top stitching where running out unexpectedly can interrupt the design.
Top-loading rotary bobbin and needle threading
Insert the bobbin from above beneath the transparent cover and follow the marked thread path.
The jam-resistant rotary-hook system provides smooth bobbin operation and straightforward cleaning access.
The built-in needle threader reduces the close-up work required to guide the upper thread through the needle eye.
- Top-loading bobbin
- Transparent bobbin cover
- Jam-resistant rotary hook
- Bobbin winding through the needle
- Built-in needle threader
- Five bobbins included
Even LED workspace illumination
LED lighting and light guides distribute illumination across the sewing area rather than concentrating it in one small spot.
Better visibility supports accurate piecing, top stitching, appliqué and work with dark fabrics.
A premium choice for serious garment makers and quilters
Patchwork piecing
Quilting
Free-motion work
Garment construction
Tailoring
Top stitching
Appliqué
Decorative stitching
Stitch creation
Bag making
Home décor
Long sewing sessions
Important information before purchasing
The PFAFF expression 710 is a premium domestic computerised sewing and quilting machine. It is not an embroidery machine, overlocker, coverstitch machine or industrial sewing machine.
The built-in sewing fonts and decorative stitches are created while fabric feeds beneath the presser foot. The machine does not use embroidery hoops or import embroidery designs.
Its USB connection is intended for supported machine updates. It is not a general embroidery-design import port.
The 250mm measurement refers to the physical space between the needle and machine tower. An optional extension table increases fabric support but does not increase this throat-space measurement.
The Original IDT System is an integrated domestic dual-feed system. It does not convert the machine into an industrial compound-feed or walking-foot machine.
Use the correct needle, thread, presser foot and settings for each fabric and sewing technique.
What comes with the PFAFF expression 710?
Included presser feet
- 0A Standard Presser Foot for IDT System
- 1A Fancy Stitch Foot for IDT System
- 2A Fancy Stitch Foot
- 3 Blindhem Foot for IDT System
- 4 Zipper Foot for IDT System
- 5A Sensormatic Buttonhole Foot
- 5M Manual Buttonhole Foot
- 6A Sensormatic Free-Motion Foot
- 8 Maxi Stitch Foot
- 1/4-inch Quilt Foot for IDT System
Quilting and workspace accessories
- Straight-stitch needle plate
- Electronic knee lift
- Edge and quilting guide
- Stylus
- Hard machine cover
- Foot controller
Bobbins, needles and tools
- PFAFF bobbins × 5
- Needle pack
- Thread net
- Auxiliary spool pin
- Felt pads × 2
- Small spool cap
- Large spool cap
- Screwdriver
- Needle-plate screwdriver
- Seam ripper
- Cleaning brush
- Multi-purpose tool
PFAFF expression 710 specifications
| Machine type | Premium computerised domestic sewing and quilting machine |
|---|---|
| Built-in stitches | 247 across seven categories |
| Maximum standard stitch width | 9mm |
| Maximum stitch length | 6mm |
| Side-motion stitch width | Selected Maxi stitches up to approximately 52mm wide |
| Sewing fonts | Three |
| Buttonholes | Eight Sensormatic one-step styles |
| Needle positions | Thirty-seven |
| Sewing workspace | Approximately 250mm or 9.8 inches to the right of the needle |
| Screen | 3.5-inch colour touchscreen, approximately 70 × 53mm |
| Screen resolution | 320 × 240 pixels |
| Original IDT System | Integrated dual feed |
| Maximum sewing speed | Up to 1,050 stitches per minute |
| Automatic presser-foot lift | Yes |
| Electronic knee lift | Included |
| Start and stop button | Yes |
| Speed control | Multiple electronic speed ranges |
| Needle up/down | Yes |
| Stitch restart | Yes |
| Immediate tie-off | Yes |
| Automatic thread snips | Yes, cuts upper and bobbin threads |
| Thread tension | Electronic self-adjusting tension with manual override |
| Bobbin thread sensor | Yes |
| Needle threader | Built in |
| Bobbin system | Top-loading jam-resistant rotary hook |
| Bobbin winding | Bobbin winding through the needle |
| Stitch Creator | Yes, create or edit compatible 9mm stitches |
| Stitch sequencing | Up to 99 compatible stitches and letters |
| Personal Menu | Save up to 30 customised stitches or sequences |
| Patchwork Programme | Yes |
| Single Stitch Programme | Yes |
| Tapering | Available on compatible 9mm decorative stitches |
| Mirror imaging | Side to side and end to end on compatible stitches |
| Free-motion modes | Three |
| Feed-dog drop | Automatic or electronic control depending on selected mode |
| Straight-stitch plate sensor | Yes |
| Twin-needle programme | Yes |
| Stitch-width safety | Yes |
| Lighting | Even LED-illuminated workspace |
| Free arm | Yes |
| Machine updates | Supported through USB firmware updates |
| Interface languages | Twelve |
| Machine cover | Hard cover included |
PFAFF expression 710 FAQ
Is the PFAFF expression 710 suitable for quilting?
Yes. Its 250mm workspace, Original IDT System, knee lift, straight-stitch plate, 1/4-inch foot, needle-down control and three free-motion modes make it particularly well equipped for quilting.
What is the Original IDT System?
It is PFAFF’s integrated dual-feed mechanism, which feeds fabric from above in synchronisation with the feed dogs below.
Does IDT replace a walking foot?
For many layered-sewing, matching and straight-line quilting jobs, IDT provides the controlled upper feeding normally associated with a walking foot without requiring a separate bulky attachment.
How many stitches does the expression 710 have?
It includes 247 built-in stitches across seven categories.
Can it create custom stitches?
Yes. Stitch Creator allows compatible 9mm stitches to be edited or created by changing individual stitch points.
Does it sew letters and names?
Yes. Three built-in sewing fonts can be used in stitch sequences for names, labels and short wording.
Is the lettering embroidery?
No. The letters are sewn as feed-through stitches. The expression 710 is not an embroidery machine and does not use a hoop.
Does it have an automatic thread cutter?
Yes. The thread-snips function cuts both upper and bobbin threads.
Does it raise the presser foot automatically?
Yes. The presser foot can rise automatically when sewing stops with the needle down. An electronic knee lift is also included.
Does it have automatic tension?
Yes. Electronic self-adjusting tension provides a recommended setting, with manual override available.
Does it warn when the bobbin is low?
Yes. A built-in sensor displays a warning when the remaining bobbin thread becomes low.
How many buttonholes does it have?
It includes eight Sensormatic one-step buttonhole styles.
Can it free-motion quilt?
Yes. The machine includes three free-motion modes and a Sensormatic Free-Motion Foot.
Does it include a straight-stitch plate?
Yes. The included plate is automatically detected by the machine to help prevent incompatible wide stitches being selected.
Does it include an extension table?
No. A compatible PFAFF extension table is available separately.
Can it sew stretch fabric?
Yes. It includes stretch stitches, and the Original IDT System assists fabric control when used with the correct stretch or ballpoint needle.
Can it sew denim?
It can sew ordinary garment-weight denim with the correct jeans needle, thread and settings. It is not an industrial heavy-material machine.
Can embroidery designs be downloaded into it?
No. The USB system is for supported machine updates. The expression 710 does not accept embroidery files or use embroidery hoops.
Product information, manuals and updates
PFAFF Australia
View the regional product information, stitch package and included accessories.
Official Instruction Manual
Access the official guide covering threading, IDT, Stitch Creator, quilting and maintenance.
Machine Updates
Check for supported firmware and official USB update instructions.
Buy from an authorised New Zealand PFAFF dealer
Premium machine, genuine support and in-house servicing
Direct Sewing has supplied sewing, quilting, embroidery, overlocking and industrial equipment throughout New Zealand since 2001.
Our experienced team can demonstrate the Original IDT System, Stitch Creator, Sensormatic buttonholes, free-motion settings, quilting accessories and advanced sewing functions.
Your PFAFF expression 710 is backed by authorised New Zealand warranty support and our own in-house workshop. Servicing and repairs are completed by experienced sewing-machine technicians with decades of industry knowledge.
For quilters and garment makers wanting exceptional fabric control, a generous workspace and advanced stitch creativity without moving into an embroidery machine, the PFAFF expression 710 is an outstanding premium choice.