Use my no-sew face mask free pattern and learn how to make an easy no-sew face mask with filter pocket in no time! You will quickly make a double layered no-sew face mask with filter pocket using a T-shirt!
I have learned that you can make no-sew face mask for personal use following CDC recommendations and guidelines. I thought that it would be a good idea to make the face mask double layered, so you can put filter material in between. According to the CDC you can use a coffee filter as an extra layer of protection. In my opinion, the no-sew mask that the CDC recommends doesn’t look appealing. I think my mask looks more pleasant and also meets the requirements.
made a mask that met the requirements and looked more pleasant.
Let’s get ready to use my no-sew face mask free pattern with filter pocket!
I designed the face mask that you can wear in two ways. One way requires two thin hair bands that you put on pleated sides of the mask. And the other way is just twisting the mask right by the openings and put them over your ear lobes. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link, I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)!
What you need for easy to make no-sew face mask with filter pocket.
I am sure you already have what’s needed to make no-sew face mask in your home, and that is a T-shirt. T-shirts are made out of knit fabric that is 100% cotton material or have some spandex added to the fabric. Either one works fine, although the 100% cotton ones tend to be thicker and less stretchy.
And, because knit fabrics are stretchy you won’t need to use any elastic. The stretch of the t-shirt goes from side to side and you need to know that especially after you cut up the t-shirt into pieces. Make sure you match the stretch direction of the fabric with the stretch arrow on the template. It is really important because that way the finished mask will nicely fit to your face.
I designed the free pattern to make the no-sew face mask in adult and child size and you can find them in my resource library. To get the password to it, fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
You will also need sharp fabric scissors to easily cut the knit fabric and the heavy duty 9” tailor scissors are my favorite.
I am happy to teach you how to make no-sew face mask double layered with filter pocket.
Step 1. Cut out front or back of the t- shirt and fold it in half, along the stretch direction and pin the template to the fabric on fold.
Step 2. Cut out the mask following the template and you are basically done.
Put filter material in between the mask layers and fold it back aligning the top edges together and folding them about half of an inch to one side.
Step 3. Using your fingers, plead the sides of the mask right by the ear openings. And then, put the hair band on twisting it twice for adult size and three times for child size.
You can wear the face mask using the hair bands or just twisting the mask right by the ear openings.
And done! Easy, right? Also, you can make no-sew face mask using bandana. To learn how to do it click HERE.
For anyone that knows how to sew, I created a post on how to sew a surgical face mask free pattern. In that tutorial, you will learn how to sew a face mask with filter pocket and nose wire. Also, in adult and child size.
I hope you enjoyed making the no-sew face mask with me and you can share a picture of your mask on my Facebook page.
37 thoughts on “Easy to Make a No-Sew Face Mask Free Pattern”
Hi Agnes. I’m looking to make these masks at school with 6th, 7th & 8th graders. If I just print out that template as is, will it be the correct size, or do I need to enlarge or anything? Also, do you know about how many masks I could get out of one yard of fabric? I will be buying the t-shirt fabric in bulk instead of actual t-shirts since we’ll be making so many.
Hello Gina,
You don’t need to enlarge the template, it will print in actual size. You should be able to make 7 child size masks out of one-yard fabric. Let me know if you have any more questions.
Thank-you so very much for your quick response. I was very impressed. This pattern is such a wonderful one since we all don’t sew. or have material on hand or that you can purchase at this time and have you tried to buy elastic? This one is perfect. Thank-you it won’t cut behind the ears. My granddaughter and I are going to make lasting memories making a lot of these. And that’s all because of you. God Bless you as I already know he has a thousand times over.
Finally an easy mask for someone like me who can’t even sew on a button to a shirt! I got the pattern tonight, cut up 2 shirts and I have a bunch of masks. Easy Peasy! Thank you so so much! 🙂
Hi Agnes. I’m looking to make these masks at school with 6th, 7th & 8th graders. If I just print out that template as is, will it be the correct size, or do I need to enlarge or anything? Also, do you know about how many masks I could get out of one yard of fabric? I will be buying the t-shirt fabric in bulk instead of actual t-shirts since we’ll be making so many.
Hello Gina,
You don’t need to enlarge the template, it will print in actual size. You should be able to make 7 child size masks out of one-yard fabric. Let me know if you have any more questions.
Do you have any issues with the fabric fraying when it’s washed?
Kim, not really
Looks very easy, trying to help grandkids get ready for school possibilities
Love this ideal. Need something that is not so hot after wearing all day long.
Looks wonderful! Can’t wait to try!
Thank-you so very much for your quick response. I was very impressed. This pattern is such a wonderful one since we all don’t sew. or have material on hand or that you can purchase at this time and have you tried to buy elastic? This one is perfect. Thank-you it won’t cut behind the ears. My granddaughter and I are going to make lasting memories making a lot of these. And that’s all because of you. God Bless you as I already know he has a thousand times over.
It was so very sweet of you to come up with these ideas and share them with everyone!!! God bless and stay healthy!!!
Thank you Carol, Stay well and God Bless!
Finally an easy mask for someone like me who can’t even sew on a button to a shirt! I got the pattern tonight, cut up 2 shirts and I have a bunch of masks. Easy Peasy! Thank you so so much! 🙂
You are welcome Sharon!
Bless your heart! What a brilliant, quick answer!
Thank you!
Nice and easy to do with no sewing skills required.
Thank you Anne!
Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
I think your solution is very creative. I can’t wait to try it.
Great idea. Eager to get the pattern
Thank you Jane, Let me know how your mask turned out.
Great easy pattern.
Really like the face mask. Making a few for my elderly aunt and my son.
That’s great Sheryl! Thank you!
What do you use for the filter?
Shirly, CDC recommends cut up coffee filter
I can’t find the link for the template
Kelly, it is in the last line in my library
I signed up but how do I get the pattern right now rather than waiting for the news letter?
Toni, you should have received email right away with the password. Let me know if you got it.
how wide is adut size?
Annette,
I is 7″ by 10″ not including the loops for ears.
Thank you!!! Great idea
Love this!
I’ve been looking everywhere for a mask like this, thank you!
Dawn, you are welcome!
Cannot find templates for size
Betty, it is the last one on the bottom of the list in my library