Working the clutch was one of my problems during the MSF course. I was thinking that you’re supposed to let go of the clutch once it grabs in the friction zone, but I find my self much less stall prone and more smoother if I’m still letting off the clutch as I take off and up to about 3-5mph. Basically I start off moving while I’m still in the friction zone. Also at lights I find myself testing the clutch and letting it off just enough that I can hold the bike in place with my feet. Probably not good for the bike long term but it gets you very familiar with where the friction zone starts.
You can look into a riding organization for help with practicing riding. Here in Ohio we have several women only organizations too. Basically they meet up every now and then and just go for a pleasant ride. Being in a group of riders helps take ease the tension off and you can look and learn to see what you’re doing wrong (or they’ll tell you).
