Elastic-Free Mask: free PDF sewing pattern

Here is the free PDF pattern for the Elastic-Free Mask, Child & Adult, a fabric mask sewn with bias binding or jersey yarn ties, with no elastic around the ears.

This pattern follows the Couture Enfant tutorial published at a time when elastic was hard to find. It lets you sew two sizes: a child size and an adult size.

✨ A fabric mask with no elastic

The model closes with long ties to knot, made from bias binding or jersey yarn. It is a practical solution if you want to avoid elastic behind the ears or use the supplies you already have at home.

This pattern is offered as a textile sewing project and is not a medical device.

📄 What this free pattern includes

• the full-size pattern, available in French, English, German and Spanish;
• three paper formats: A4 for French, German and Spanish, and A4 plus US Letter for English;
• both sizes, child and adult, with 1 cm seam allowances;
• a 5 cm test square (and 1 inch on the US Letter version) so you can check the print is at 100%.

✂️ What you need

To sew this mask, you will need:

• 2 squares of 100% cotton, finely woven, washable at 60°C;
• for the child size: 2 squares of 18.5 × 18.5 cm;
• for the adult size: 2 squares of 20 × 20 cm;
• bias binding or jersey yarn to make the ties;
• your usual sewing kit.

🎬 The video tutorial